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Child Sexual Abuse in Victorian England (Women's and Gender History)
Child Sexual Abuse in Victorian England - Women's and Gender History Author:Louise Jackson The first detailed investigation of the way that child abuse was discovered, debated, diagnosed and dealt with in the Victorian and Edwardian periods. Providing a much needed insight into Victorian attitudes, including that of Christian morality, this book makes a distinctive contribution to the history of crime, social welfare and the family. ... more » It also offers a valuable critique of current work on the history of children's homes and institutions.« less