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The Amazon Store at MillionDollarPetPix.com ( In association with Amazon.com )Ghosts from the Nursery: Tracing the Roots of Violence List Price: $16.00 Amazon.com's Price: $10.88 You Save: $5.12 (32%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Binding: PaperbackDewey 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: December 07, 1998 Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press Studio: Atlantic Monthly Press Accessories: Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Amazon.com Review: Hardly a week goes by without a headline screaming out the details of another heinous crime committed by an adolescent or young child. A 14-year-old massacres his classmates at a school prayer circle, two even younger boys fire into a crowd of middle school children killing five people, a student kills his teacher at the school prom. There is no doubt that crimes committed by children are increasing at an alarming rate and the big question is why? The authors of Ghosts from the Nursery produce compelling if not controversial evidence that violent behavior is learned and cultivated in the first few months of childhood development. Even more startling, the authors Robin Karr-Morse and Meredith S. Wiley believe that a predisposition to violent behavior can be learned before birth. A "chemical wash" of toxins such as drugs and alcohol, combined with a mother's stress hormones generated from rage or fear can directly effect the babies brain development. Illustrative case studies and anecdotes make for a fascinating and factually "fat" read. Lacking in the book is an acknowledgment of the larger picture--not all children raised in violent homes will become violent, and on an even larger scale, there is no mention of other contributing factors leading to teen violence. Would crimes be cut if guns weren't so readily available? Still, Ghosts from the Nursery is an engrossing book, which is bound to generate hot debate in the scientific world. --Naomi Gesinger Product Description: 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. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - MagnificentOne 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. Rating:  - `One person can make the difference..'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 ... Read More Rating: - Ghosts From the NurseryI 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. Rating: - Excellent bookThis 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. Rating: - everyone needs to understand this bookGFTN 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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