Intimate Violence in Families - Couverture souple

Gelles, Richard J. (James)

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 076190123X ISBN 13 : 9780761901235

Editeur : SAGE Publications, Inc, 1997

Synopsis

Intimate Violence in Families Explodes many of the conventional myths and controversies hindering understanding of family violence. This book discusses theories of intimate violence and contributing social factors, and explores major controversies in the study and treatment of family and intimate violence. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

A review of the previous edition. . . 'An excellent guide to the broad range of family problems associated with family violence. It does a good job of showing how devastating and tragic family violence really is, as well as showing the emotional and physical trauma suffered by the victims' - Family Violence BulletinRichard J Gelles' bestselling volume has been thoroughly updated and revised to provide this comprehensive new edition. Armed with the latest research in the field, Intimate Violence in Families explodes many of the conventional myths and controversies hindering understanding of family violence, and replaces them with the most current knowledge available.While focusing largely on physical abuse, the book also examines data on sexual abuse, emotional and psychological abuse, neglect and other forms of intimate victimization. The author discusses theories of intimate violence and contributing social factors, and explores major controversies in the study and treatment of family and intimate violence. Abuse occurring in all types of family relationships are covered: partners; children; siblings; parents; the elderly; and gay and lesbian couples.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Richard J. Gelles received his Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of New Hampshire. is the Dean of The School of Social Work at the University of Pennsylvania and holds The Joanne and Raymond Welsh Chair of Child Welfare and Family Violence in the School of Social Work at the University of Pennsylvania. He is the Director of the Center for the Study of Youth Policy and Co-Director of the Center for Children's Policy, Practice, and Research. His book, The Violent Home was the first systematic empirical investigation of family violence and continues to be highly influential. He is the author or coauthor of 23 books and more than 100 articles and chapters on family violence. His latest books are, The Book of David: How Preserving Families Can Cost Children's Lives (Basic Books, 1996) and Intimate Violence in Families, Third Edition (Sage Publications, 1997).

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Date d'édition: 1997
• ISBN 10: 076190123X
• ISBN 13: 9780761901235
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 216