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Author Hood, Lynley, 1942-

Title A city possessed : the Christchurch Civic Crèche case : child abuse, gender politics and the law / Lynley Hood
Published Dunedin, N.Z. : Longacre Press, 2001

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Description 672 pages ; 24 cm
Summary A compelling story about one of New Zealand's most high-profile criminal cases, one of child abuse allegations, gender politics and the law. In detailing the events and debates leading up to and surrounding this case, the author shows how such a case could happen, and why
Analysis Crime & criminology (New Zealand)
Notes "Montana New Zealand Book Awards, Montana Medal 2002" -- Cover
"Montana New Zealand Book Awards, Reader's Choice 2002" -- Cover
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 617-657) and index
Subject Ellis, Peter -- Trials, litigation, etc.
Christchurch Civic Crèche
Child sexual abuse -- New Zealand -- Christchurch.
Trials (Child sexual abuse) -- New Zealand -- Christchurch.
LC no. 2002318271
ISBN 1877135623 hardback
Other Titles Christchurch Civic Crèche case