Physical Violence in American Families: Risk Factors and Adaptations to Violence in 8,145 Families
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Book Overview
The informative and controversial findings in this book are based on two path-breaking national surveys of American families. Both show that while the family may be the central locus of love and support, it is also the locus of risk for those who are physically assaulted. The book provides a wealth of information on gender differences and similarities in violence, and on the effects of gender roles and inequality. Two landmark American studies of violence from the National Family Violence survey form the basis of this book. Both show that while the family may be the central locus of love and support, it is also the locus of risk for those who are being physically assaulted. This is particularly true for women and children, who are statistically more at risk of assault in their own homes than on the streets of any American city. Physical Violence in American Families provides a wealth of information on gender differences and similarities in violence, and on the effects of gender roles and inequality. It is essential for anyone doing empirical research or clinical assessment.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0887382630
ISBN13:9780887382635
Release Date:January 1989
Publisher:Transaction Publishers
Length:622 Pages
Weight:2.70 lbs.
Customer Reviews
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A Child Called "IT"
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I felt that this book was a good reading book because itteaches young readers that it is o.k. to tell someone if they arebeing abused. Also, it helps parents that mey have abused a child to learn how much it really does hurt the child.
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