Print version: Walker, Steven Children Forsaken ST ALBANS : Critical Publishing,c2021 ISBN 9781913453817
Cover -- Half Page -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Disclaimer -- Dedication -- Praise for this book -- Contents -- Meet the Author -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 Child abuse in ancient times -- Chapter 2 Fairy tales, folklore and religion -- Chapter 3 Defining child abuse -- Chapter 4 Revealing child abuse -- Chapter 5 Children as labour -- Chapter 6 Child sexual abuse becomes public -- Chapter 7 The contemporary picture -- Chapter 8 Changing perceptions of children -- Chapter 9 Children’s rights and parent support -- Bibliography -- Index.
A shocking reminder of the cruel history of childhood that has been largely hidden and forgotten..