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IncestTuesday 9 July 2002
Although incest is a widespread and universal phenomenon, it's one of the few remaining taboos. Yet are all incestuous relationships abusive?

In her new book, Mary Hamer challenges us to steer away from kneejerk reactions, arguing that incest between consenting adult siblings is not necessarily damaging.
Jenni is joined by Mary Hamer and psychotherapist Brett Kahr to discuss this difficult subject.
Mary Hamer, Incest, Polity Press, £14.99, ISBN: 0745624162
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