Conspiracy of Silence: The Trauma of Incest [Paperback]

Sandra Butler (Author)

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• Paperback: 215 pages
• Publisher: Volcano Pr; Updated edition (June 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1884244122
• ISBN-13: 978-1884244124
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,518,875 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Historical ONLY...outdated information, April 25, 2005

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Javanne (Maple Valley, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Conspiracy of Silence: The Trauma of Incest (Paperback)

Originally published in 1978, this book provides a historical understanding of the beginning of recognition of incest as a real problem within society. Written from a feminist perspective, it combines information within the framework of the feminist movement. In today's context, the material it covers generates anger at how little was understood about this issue in that era. The book incorporates interviews from victims, fathers, and mothers which ring true, but the author's interpretation of those words may bring anger and disbelief. We know now that incest is not solely attributable to living in a patriarchal society and that offenders are not easily rehabilitated. If you want to understand how much progress we have made, this book provides that perspective. Be warned that it looks at ALL the issues through a highly feminist viewpoint.