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Taming the Troublesome Child: American Families, Child Guidance, and the Limits of Psychiatric Authority Kathleen W. Jones
Taming the Troublesome Child: American Families, Child Guidance, and the Limits of Psychiatric Authority
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 which prompted our reliance on psychological explanations for juvenile offenses and ultimately lead to a harsh critique of American mothers.
320 pages, 2 line illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | March 21, 2002 |
| ISBN13 | 9780674007925 |
| Publishers | Harvard University Press |
| Pages | 320 |
| Dimensions | 235 × 155 × 22 mm · 534 g |
| Language | English |