Includes bibliographical references (p. [173]-207) and index.
Contents:
The construction of problems and panics -- The anti-Catholic tradition -- The discovery of clergy sex abuse -- The media and the crisis -- Pedophilia and child abuse -- Conflict in the churches -- "Sins of the Fathers": the feminist response -- The legal environment -- Defending therapy -- Meanings and directions.
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