Anti-Aging - Ghosts from the Nursery: Tracing the Roots of Violence
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Manufacturer: Atlantic Monthly Press
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 155
EAN: 9780871137340
ISBN: 0871137348
Label: Atlantic Monthly Press
Manufacturer: Atlantic Monthly Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 384
Publication Date: 1998-12-07
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press
Studio: Atlantic Monthly Press
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Summary: Magnificent
Comment: One of the most humane, intelligent, and far-reaching analyses of the impact of parenting on children I have ever read. On a par with Alice Miller's best work.
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Summary: `One person can make the difference..'
Comment: The objective of this book is to make readers aware of the importance of the first period of a child's life. The back cover refers to `startling new evidence' that violent behaviour is fundamentally linked to abuse and neglect in the first two years of life. But who is the intended audience?
My assumption is that the audience is policy makers and relevant professionals. While the book is relatively easy to read, it is not one that I would choose to give an intending parent. Which is not to say that intending parents shouldn't read it, just simply that by the time that parenthood is on the horizon there are many other more immediate issues to address.
This book was published in 1997. By reference to the life of`Jeffrey' a young murderer, the authors have set out to identify the key factors typifying the profile of a violent and impulsive but not premeditated murder. They do this by examining aspects of Jeffrey's life, drawing on current knowledge in child development, identifying possible contributory factors and, most importantly, identifying areas where intervention may assist.
This book covers more than the `nature versus nurture' debate that so many of us have participated in. It does not purport to have all of the answers, but it does do a good job of raising many of the issues. Parenting is hard work, and it is especially hard for those who have not had the benefit of good role models or practical support. If societies value their children, then we need to work together - across levels of government and professional divides - to support both the children and their parents or caregivers during this critical period. After all, not only is their future in our hands, our future is also in theirs.
Jennifer Cameron-Smith
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Summary: Ghosts From the Nursery
Comment: I think this is such an important book. I bought this book several years ago & loaned it to someone to never see it again. However, I decided I needed to buy it again because I feel as an early childhood professional it is a wonderful resource...and really makes one realize how crucial the early years are.
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Summary: Excellent book
Comment: This book very clearly describes the effects of maternal drug use and early neglect/abuse on the child's brain, and later behavior. Very easy to read, includes case studies. Recommend for anyone who works with high risk families.
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Summary: everyone needs to understand this book
Comment: GFTN draws some frightening pictures and equally frightening conclusions. My attachment to this book is that it is essentially fact-based and scientific. I might not like the tale, but I believe the authors have done a good job at setting forth their case.
And, whether or not one agrees with the authors' methodology. conclusions or recommendations, one must read this book and understand its message.
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As groundbreaking as Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring, Ghosts from the Nursery" presents startling evidence on how abuse and neglect during the first two years of life is creating a tide of violent youth.
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