Family violence across the lifespan
Subtitle: an introduction
By: Ola Barnett, Cindy L. Miller-Perrin, and Robin D. Perrin.
Contributors: Miller-Perrin, Cindy L. 1962-; Perrin, Robin D.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc.
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Thousand Oaks
Language: eng
Number of pages: 549
Subjects: Family violence
Description: "A thoroughly updated and expanded new edition of the bestseller, Family Violence Across the Lifespan, Second Edition helps students achieve a deeper understanding of the methodology, etiology, prevalence, treatment, and prevention of family violence. Research from experts in the fields of psychology, sociology, criminology, and social welfare is woven together to provide broad coverage of current viewpoints and debates within the field of domestic violence study. Practice and policy considerations provide new and welcome perspectives, and in addition, informal interviews with leading authorities in the field of violence add depth and clarity to the topics. Organized chronologically, chapters cover child physical, sexual, and emotional abuse; courtship violence and date rape; spouse abuse, battered women, and batterers: and elder abuse." "Family Violence Across the Lifespan, Second Edition offers a comprehensive and accessibly written introduction that is ideal for use in undergraduate and master's level courses in family violence, domestic violence, and abuse offered in departments of sociology, psychology, social work, counseling, and criminal justice."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 441-510) and indexes.
Table of contents: title: History and Definitions of Family Violence; title: Research Methodology, Assessment, and Theories: Investigating the Problem of Family Violence; title: Child Physical Abuse; title: Child Sexual Abuse; title: Child Neglect; title: Child Psychological Maltreatment; title: Dating Violence, Stalking, and Sexual Assault; title: Intimate Partner Violence in Adult Relationships; title: Intimate Partner Violence: Abused Partners; title: Intimate Partner Violence: Abusive Partners; title: Abuse of Elders and the Disabled; title: What Can I Do to Help?