Reassessing attachment theory in child welfare

Authors

  • Eileen Joy Registered social worker and PhD candidate

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11157/anzswj-vol33iss1id830

Abstract

Book review

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Published

2021-05-02

How to Cite

Joy, E. (2021). Reassessing attachment theory in child welfare. Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work, 33(1), 116–119. https://doi.org/10.11157/anzswj-vol33iss1id830

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Vol. 33 No. 1 (2021)

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Book Reviews

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