The Sexual Abuse of Children Volume I Theory and Research [Paperback]

The sexual abuse of children is now seen as an enormous problem; first, because there is an increasing awareness that it is more prevalent than previously thought, and second, because it gives rise to so many complex questions. How is sexual abuse to be defined? What are the effects of abuse? How can the victim be helped? How can abuse be prevented? These two comprehensive volumes cover a wide spectrum of basic and applied issues. Expert contributors -- including physicians, attorneys, psychologists, philosophers, social workers, and engineers -- address such relevant topics as epidemiology, animal models, legal reforms, feminist scholarship, child pornography, medical assessment, and diverse models of psychotherapeutic intention.
Volume I: Theory and ResearchContents: Part I:Basic Issues.J.H. Geer, W. O'Donohue,Introduction. W. O'Donohue,Definitional and Ethical Issues in Child Sexual Abuse. T.G.M. Sandfort,The Argument for Adult-Child Sexual Contact: A Critical Appraisal and New Data. S. Wasserman, A. Rosenfeld,An Overview of the History of Child Sexual Abuse and Sigmund Freud's Contributions. W.H. Davenport,Adult-Child Sexual Relations in Cross-Cultural Perspective. R.H. Bixler,Do We/Should We Behave Like Animals? A.C. Salter,Epidemiology of Child Sexual Abuse. J.A. Bulkley,Major Legal Issues in Child Sexual Abuse Cases. R.J. Kelly, R. Lusk,Theories of Pedophilia. B.J. Vander Mey,Theories of Incest. W.M. Bukowski,Sexual Abuse and Maladjustment Considered From the Perspective of Normal Developmental Processes. Part II:Associated Aspects of Child Sexual Abuse.D. Gorman-Smith, J.L. Matson,Sexual Abuse and Persons with Mental Retardation. I.C. Jarvie,Child Pornography and Prostitution. D.E. Newton,Homosexuality and Chils-