Looking for Ashley: Re-reading What the Smith Case Reveals about the Governance of Girls, Mothers and Families in Canada

Uncover the hidden truths behind the Ashley Smith case and its implications for Canadian society. This book offers a critical discourse analysis of the Ashley Smith case, revealing the power dynamics and governmental technologies at play in the governance of girls, mothers, and families in Canada. It is for scholars of criminology, feminist legal studies, social work, and Canadian history.

Explore the complexities of the Smith case, challenging prevalent constructions and exposing the necrop...