Domestic violence
Subtitle: opposing viewpoints
By: Tamara L. Roleff, book editor.
Contributors: Roleff, Tamara L., 1959-
Series: Opposing viewpoints series; Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)
Publisher: Greenhaven Press
Published: 2000
Place of publication: San Diego, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 176
Subjects: Family violence
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 170-171) and index.
Table of contents: title: Domestic violence is a serious problem -- Marva Bledsoe; title: The seriousness of domestic violence is exaggerated -- Philip Jenkins; title: Female violence against men is a serious problem -- Philip W. Cook; title: The seriousness of female violence against men has been exaggerated -- Christine Wicker; title: Domestic violence is a serious problem for gays -- Steve Friess; title: Domestic violence among gays is not society's problem -- Mike Royko; title: Alcohol abuse causes domestic violence -- Jerry P. Flanzer; title: Alcohol abuse does not cause domestic violence -- Larry W. Bennett; title: Patriarchal customs cause violence against women -- Viviane Lerner; title: Patriarchy does not cause violence against women -- Mona Charen; title: Sports culture contributes to domestic violence -- Jeff Benedict; title: The Violence against Women Act can reduce domestic violence -- Bonnie J. Campbell; title: The Violence against Women Act is unjust -- Frank S. Zepezauer; title: Mandatory arrest laws can reduce domestic violence -- Julian Leigh; title: Mandatory arrest laws are unjust -- Janell D. Schmidt and Lawrence W. Sherman; title: Restraining orders may empower women against domestic violence -- K.J. Wilson; title: Restraining orders may incite domestic violence -- Gerald McOscar; title: Therapy programs for batterers are effective at reducing domestic violence -- Craig Chalquist; title: Therapy programs for batterers are ineffective at reducing domestic violence -- Margaret A. Hagen; title: Welfare reform must include an exemption for victims of domestic violence -- Jennifer Gonnerman; title: Welfare reform should not include an exemption for victims of domestic violence-- Sally L. Satel.