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OverviewViolence in Intimate Relationships is an edited volume that provides a thorough overview of abuse in a wide range of situations, including children, elders, husbands, wives, homosexual couples, and dates. Each chapter covers an historical accounting of the problem, legal and operational definitions, prevalence and incidence, empirical correlates of abuse, theoretical explanations of abuse, profiles of abusers and victims, prevention and treatment strategies, and future trends. The editors have skillfully formatted the text so that students can easily compare and contrast the varieties of intimate violence described in each chapter. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Nicky Jackson, PhD (Purdue University - Calumet) , Giselé Oates, PhD (Purdue University - Calumet)Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.390kg ISBN: 9780750698740ISBN 10: 0750698748 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 12 May 1998 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print ![]() Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsChild Physical Abuse Child Sexual Abuse Child Neglect Dating Violence Wife Abuse Husband Battering Male-to-Male Domestic Violence Lesbian Battering Understanding Elder Abuse and Neglect Cultural Perspectives on Intimate ViolenceReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |