Non-Accidental Head Injury in Young Children Medical, Legal and Social Responses

Name: Non-Accidental Head Injury in Young Children Medical, Legal and Social Responses
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ISBN: 9781843103608

ISBN-10: 1843103605

ISBN-13: 9781843103608

Edition: 2006

Authors: Cathy Cobley, Tom Sanders

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This academic research volume will be an exploration of non-accidental head injury in babies and young children, covering medical, social, and legal aspects of this phenomenon, as well as the responsibilities of professionals, child protection agencies and the media in this area. Non-accidental head injury is often referred to as being synonymous with ?shaken baby syndrome? (SBS) ? a term which has attracted a great deal of controversy in recent years due to both disagreement about its cause and the reliability of eyewitness testimony. The authors investigate the existing evidence surrounding SBS and its recognition and construction, including medical versus social explanations and the…

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List price: $45.00
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date: 11/15/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 6.14" wide x 0.94" long x 0.47" tall
Weight: 0.616
Language: English



Foreword



Introduction



The Problem of Child Abuse: Recognition, Responses and Re-evaluations



Constructing and Deconstructing Shaken Baby Syndrome: Changing Cultural Definitions and Medical Practice



Clinical Identification of Non-Accidental Head Injury: Examining the 'Social' Risk Factors



Proving Non-Accidental Head Injury: From Mere Suspicion to Proof Beyond All Reasonable Doubt



Causation, Scientific Evidence and Shaken Baby Syndrome: An Example of a Medical Controversy



Responding to Non-Accidental Head Injury: Changes and Challenges



The Research Project


References


Cases


Subject Index


Author Index