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Taming the Troublesome Child : American Families, Child Guidance, and the Limits of Psychiatric Authority
Taming the Troublesome Child American Families Child Guidance and the Limits of Psychiatric Authority
Author: Kathleen W. Jones
In her examination of juvenile misconduct, Kathleen Jones reveals the complex history of "child guidance," a specialized psychological service developed early in the twentieth century that prompted our reliance on psychological explanations for juvenile offenses and ultimately led to a harsh critique of American mothers. Her book reveals the use...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780674007925
ISBN-10: 0674007921
Publication Date: 3/21/2002
Pages: 320
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Publisher: Harvard University Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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