Robbed of Humanity
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Author | : Nancy Leigh Tierney |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 308 |
Release | : 1997 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015040070487 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (87 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Robbed of Humanity by : Nancy Leigh Tierney
Book excerpt: Investigates the circumstances which lead children to leave their homes and describes their way of life on the streets. Shows how both policymakers and private citizens appear to be indifferent to these children's needs and describes instances of human rights abuse. Examines the attitude of the Roman Catholic Church and the mass media and looks at the role of traditional Mayan concepts of childhood. Describes international efforts to secure children's rights.