Governing Child Sexual Abuse

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The book explores the impact of high-profile public inquiries into child sexual abuse cases in Great Britain during the 1990s on family-state relationships. It engages with contemporary social and political theories, particularly those of Foucault and Habermas, to analyze the governance surrounding child sexual abuse. The author, Samantha Ashenden, delves into the implications of these inquiries, highlighting the complexities of regulation and the evolving discourse on child protection and societal responsibility.