We Believe the Children: A Moral Panic in the 1980s
by Richard Beck
Richard Beck investigates the 1980s daycare abuse panic, detailing how fear, media, and institutions shaped a national crisis.
About This Book
We Believe the Children examines a major moral panic that gripped the United States in the 1980s.
The book explores how allegations of widespread child abuse in daycare centers led to numerous investigations and trials.
It considers the social and cultural factors that contributed to public fear and the response of institutions.
The narrative draws on court records, media coverage, and interviews to present a factual overview of the period.
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