The Spectrum of Child Abuse: Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention

An overview of child abuse looking at the historical aspects of the problem, incidence, epidemiology, contributing factors, assessment, treatment and prevention. Oates (pediatrics, U. of Sydney) realizes there is a plethora of information on the subject and concentrates on an inclusive volume that is simple enough for the lay person, but provides reference points for professionals, discussing the spectrum of abuse including physical, sexual and emotional abuse, and issues of neglect. The discussions are interspersed with case histories, and the volume indicates organizational resources (in the US and internationally), as well as journals and books. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.