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Author:   Angela J. Hattery (University of Delaware, USA) ,  Earl Smith (University of Delaware, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   3rd edition
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9781138326040

ISBN 10:   1138326046
Pages:   510
Publication Date:   25 September 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface; Chapter 1: Setting the Stage; Chapter 2: Historical Perspectives on Family Violence; Chapter 3: Theories for Studying Family Violence; Chapter 4: Methods for Studying Family Violence; Chapter 5: Abuse Across the Life Course: Elder Abuse; Chapter 6: Abuse Across the Life Course: Child Abuse; Chapter 7: Sibling Abuse, by Veronica Tichenor; Chapter 8: Outcomes of Child Abuse; Chapter 9: The Economy and Intimate Partner Violence; Chapter 10: Cultural Factors and Intimate Partner Violence; Chapter 11: Religion and Family Violence; Chapter 12: Institutionalized Violence; Chapter 13: Violence in LGBTQ Families; Chapter 14: Prevention and Avoidance; Chapter 15: The Response to Family Violence; Chapter 16: Where Do We Go From Here?; Index

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Angela J. Hattery is Professor of Sociology at George Mason University and serves as the Director of the Women and Gender Studies Program at George Mason University. Her research focuses on social stratification, gender, family, and race. She is the author of numerous articles, book chapters, and books, including her latest titles Gender, Power and Violence (2019), Policing Black Bodies (2017), African American Families: Myths and Realities (2012/2016), Prisoner Reentry and Social Capital (2010), Interracial Intimacies (2009), Interracial Relationships (2009), Intimate Partner Violence (2008), and Women, Work, and Family (2001). Earl Smith is Instructor of Sociology and Anthropology at George Mason University and Emeritus Professor of Sociology and the Rubin Distinguished Professor of American Ethnic Studies at Wake Forest University. Dr. Smith was Chairperson of the Department of Sociology, Wake Forest University, from 1997 to 2005. He is the author of numerous distinguished works, including Gender, Power and Violence (2019), Policing Black Bodies (2018), Prisoner Reentry and Social Capital (2010), Sport and Social Theory (2010), Race, Sport and the American Dream (2014/2009/2007), Interracial Intimacies (2009), Interracial Relationships (2009), and African American Families (2007).

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