The witch-hunt narrative : politics, psychology, and the sexual abuse of children / Ross E. Cheit ; illustrations by L. Arthi Krishnaswami.
| Author/creator | Cheit, Ross E. author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York : Oxford University Press, [2014] |
| Copyright Date | ©2014 |
| Description | xx, 508 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction: the infamous child sexual abuse cases of the 1980s -- The McMartin Preschool case (1983-1990) -- Scrutinizing the evidence of a national witch-hunt -- History ignored: silence, denial, and minimization -- Conclusion -- The turning point: State v. Michaels -- Going to extremes: State v. Fuster -- Conclusion II -- The legacy of the witch-hunt narrative. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 417-485) and index. |
| LCCN | 2012276629 |
| ISBN | 0199931224 (acid-free paper) |
| ISBN | 9780199931224 (acid-free paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HV6570.2 .C44 2014 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |