Ghosts from the Nursery: Tracing the Roots of Violence

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This Paperback Book item from Atlantic Monthly Press was reviewed on 16-Oct-2008.

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1) Paperback Book Ghosts from the Nursery: Tracing the Roots of Violence by Atlantic Monthly Press. One 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.¤

2) Paperback Book Ghosts from the Nursery: Tracing the Roots of Violence by Atlantic Monthly Press. 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 is not to say that intending parents shouldn´t read it, just simply that by the time that parenthood is on the horizon there are many other more immediate issues to address.

This book was published in 1997. By reference to the life of`Jeffrey´ a young murderer, the authors have set out to identify the key factors typifying the profile of a violent and impulsive but not premeditated murder. They do this by examining aspects of Jeffrey´s life, drawing on current knowledge in child development, identifying possible contributory factors and, most importantly, identifying areas where intervention may assist.

This book covers more than the `nature versus nurture´ debate that so many of us have participated in. It does not purport to have all of the answers, but it does do a good job of raising many of the issues. Parenting is hard work, and it is especially hard for those who have not had the benefit of good role models or practical support. If societies value their children, then we need to work together - across levels of government and professional divides - to support both the children and their parents or caregivers during this critical period. After all, not only is their future in our hands, our future is also in theirs.

Jennifer Cameron-Smith
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3) Paperback Book Ghosts from the Nursery: Tracing the Roots of Violence by Atlantic Monthly Press. I 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.¤

4) Paperback Book Ghosts from the Nursery: Tracing the Roots of Violence by Atlantic Monthly Press. This 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.¤

5) Paperback Book Ghosts from the Nursery: Tracing the Roots of Violence by Atlantic Monthly Press. GFTN 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.¤

6) Paperback Book Ghosts from the Nursery: Tracing the Roots of Violence by Atlantic Monthly Press. 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.¤

7) Paperback Book Ghosts from the Nursery: Tracing the Roots of Violence by Atlantic Monthly Press. 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¤

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