Mothering Babies in Domestic Violence by Fiona Buchanan

Mothering Babies in Domestic Violence by Fiona Buchanan

Drawing on in-depth interviews and group discussions, this timely book sheds new light on the impact of domestic violence on the formation of mother/infant relationships and challenges the uncritical adherence to attachment theory in this context. It will be essential reading for practitioners and students in all areas of the early years field.

'This book is a ‘must read’ for anyone working in the area of mothers and their babiesWithin this arena will always be women and their babies living with and attempting to leave situations of domestic violence. Fiona Buchanan provides a challenge and a ‘wake up’ call to workers in the area to explore the ways in which women’s protectiveness is galvanised and demonstrated when living with domestic violence. Working with 16 women to explore their experiences of living through domestic violence with their babies provides an in-depth and emotional rendering of the way in which women and their babies survived abuse at the hands of men who use violence, coercion and control. This book provides new evidence and insights in an area where mother-blaming is rife and the motivations and actions of women are frequently misunderstood.' - Cathy Humphreys, Professor of Social Work, University of Melbourne, Australia.

Fiona Buchanan is a lecturer in Social Work at the University of South Australia. Fiona worked with survivors of domestic violence in the UK and Australia for many years before moving into academia. She has published widely in social work and domestic violence journals.

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ISBN 13	9781138187672
ISBN 10	1138187674
Title	Mothering Babies in Domestic Violence
Author	Fiona Buchanan
Series	Women And Psychology
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Routledge
Year published	2017-10-17
Number of pages	158
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