Parental kidnapping in America an historical and cultural analysis /

"In 2010, the U.S. Department of Justice reported an average of 200,000 cases of parental kidnapping each year. This candid exploration from the eighteenth century to the present clarifies many misconceptions and reveals how the external influences of American social, political, legal, and reli...

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Main Author: Dabbagh, Maureen, 1958-
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2012.
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Online Access:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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Summary:"In 2010, the U.S. Department of Justice reported an average of 200,000 cases of parental kidnapping each year. This candid exploration from the eighteenth century to the present clarifies many misconceptions and reveals how the external influences of American social, political, legal, and religious culture can exacerbate family conflict, creating a social atmosphere ripe for abduction"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:vii, 203 p.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.