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Horsman, Jenny – 1999
Based on research with literacy learners, instructors, and practicing therapists, this book re-examines learning through a lens focused on the prevalence of and effects of violence in women's lives. Section 1, "Canaries in the Mine," highlights a shift away from seeing those who have experienced violence as damaged and towards…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Students, Anxiety
Peer reviewedKilgour, David – Canadian Social Studies, 1996
Integrates facts, figures, and statistics from several international and Canadian sources on the current state of family life. Provides a quick overview of such issues as family and school violence, at-risk children, and substance abuse. Briefly discusses the influence of the entertainment industry. (MJP)
Descriptors: Child Responsibility, Child Welfare, Family (Sociological Unit), Family Life
