Mother-Infant Bonding: A Scientific Fiction by Dr. Diane E. Eyer - 1993-12-11

Yale University Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Yale University Press, 1993. Paperback. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Yale University Press, 1993. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Yale University Press. Used - Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Paperback. Very Good.

New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Press, 1992. 237pp. Book clean. Spine firm, but slightly cocked. Leaves clean. Printed card wrapper lightly edgeworn only. The author offers a compelling argument against the age-old belief in the benefits of mother-infant bonding immediately after birth.Many professionals and others still blame the lack of this bonding for a variety of social and physical problems children may encounter later in life.Contents include: Acks., 7 chapters, Conclusion, Notes, References, Index. Book weight approx. 340g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 1st Thus, 3rd Impression.. Softcover. Very Good.

New Haven, CT & London: Yale University Press, 1992. Copyright 1992 . Trade Paperback. Good. 8vo or 8° (Medium Octavo): 7¾" x 9¾" tall. Sonia L. Scanlon (Design). 237 pp. Solidly bound copy with moderate use. Pen markings throughout text. Creased cover corners. Synopsis: Two decades ago two pediatricians published a series of articles and books arguing that mothers and their infants must be physically close immediately after birth in order for their future relationship to develop properly. Their studies were inspired by research on animals-especially goats-showing that they reject their offspring if they have been separated even briefly right after birth. Some child care experts expanded on this idea and proclaimed that mother-infant bonding should be continued for the first year of a child's life. In spite of the fact that the research findings on bonding have now been dismissed by most of the scientific community, women are still told that the need to bond… Read More

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Paperback / softback. New. Traces the history of the bonding myth and explains its continuing popularity despite its demonstrated lack of validity. Ever also shows how it reflects a tendency in society to accept "scientific" research without question and without awareness of how it can be distorted by professional agendas.

Yale University Press, 1993-12-11. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!