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Mothers on Trial: The Battle for Children and Custody [Paperback]

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  • Category: Books (Law)
  • Author:  Chesler, Phyllis
  • Author:  Chesler, Phyllis
  • ISBN-10:  1556529996
  • ISBN-10:  1556529996
  • ISBN-13:  9781556529993
  • ISBN-13:  9781556529993
  • Publisher:  Lawrence Hill Books
  • Publisher:  Lawrence Hill Books
  • Pages:  512
  • Pages:  512
  • Binding:  Paperback
  • Binding:  Paperback
  • Pub Date:  01-Jul-2011
  • Pub Date:  01-Jul-2011
  • SKU:  1556529996-11-SPLV
  • SKU:  1556529996-11-SPLV
  • Item ID: 100614121
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Completely updated and revised for the twenty-first century,Mothers on Trialremains the bible for all women facing a custody battle, as well as the lawyers, psychologists, and others who support them. This landmark book was the first to break the false stereotype about mothers getting preferential treatment over fathers when it comes to custody. In this new edition, Chesler shows that, with few exceptions, the news has only gotten worse: when both the father and the mother want custody, the father usually gets it. The highly praisedMothers on Trialis essential reading for anyone concerned personally or professionally with custody rights and the well-being of our children.

“Heavily documenting her book with legal precedent, expert input, and studies, Chesler makes her case with all of her zeal intact. Fresh, [and] timely content” —Library Journalin its STARRED review of the revised, 2nd edition ofMothers on Trial
“An unblinking look at gender bias in child-custody battles.”—Kirkus Reviewson the revised, 2nd edition ofMothers on Trial

 

“Sure to inspire anger, understanding and action.”—Gloria Steinemon the 1st edition ofMothers on Trial

 
“Extremely subversive. . . . It should and will enrage, entice, incite and liberate.” —Kate Milletton the 1st edition ofMothers on Trial
 
“A stunning and exhaustive indictment of the treatment of mothers by the modern justice system. Highly recommended.” —Library Journalon the 1st edition ofMothers on Trial
“No brief review can do justice to the scope or style of her curl3