Children and animals : exploring the roots of kindness and cruelty / Frank R. Ascione.

Author/creator Ascione, Frank R.
Format Book
Publication InfoWest Lafayette, Ind. : Purdue University Press, ©2005.
Descriptionxvi, 191 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Cover title Children & animals
Contents Children and animals: Joined by wonder, connected in pain -- The scientific study of children and animals -- Old wine in a new bottle -- Animal Abuse: Revisting the past and looking to the future -- The Critical Question: Why are animals abused? -- Children, animals, and empathy: Sharing emotions--antidote for aggression and violence -- Animal abuse, violent offending, and Conduct Disorder -- Child physical and emotional maltreatment and animal abuse -- Sexual abuse and animal abuse -- The family: Safe haven or landscape of terror -- Prevention and intervention: Promising programs and persistent challenges.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 159-182) and index.
LCCN 2004013476
ISBN1557533776 (hardcover)
ISBN9781557533777 (hardcover)
ISBN1557533830 (pbk.)
ISBN9781557533838 (pbk.)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks HV4708 .A833 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold