Intimate Violence in Families (Family Studies Text series)

Brand: SAGE Publications, Inc

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UPC:
9780761901235
Binding:
Paperback
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Publication Date:
1/15/1997
Author:
Richard J. Gelles
Language:
english
Edition:
1
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Armed with the latest research in the field, the Third Edition of Intimate Violence in Families explodes many of the conventional myths and controversies hindering understanding of family violence, and replaces them with the most current knowledge available.

While focusing largely on physical abuse, the book also examines data on sexual abuse, emotional and psychological abuse, neglect and other forms of intimate victimization. The author discusses theories of intimate violence and contributing social factors, and explores major controversies in the study and treatment of family and intimate violence. Abuse occurring in all types of family relationships are covered: partners; children; siblings; parents; the e