Family Abuse and Violence A Social Problems Perspective

Name: Family Abuse and Violence A Social Problems Perspective
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ISBN: 9780759108011

ISBN-10: 0759108013

ISBN-13: 9780759108011

Edition: 2006

Authors: JoAnn Miller, Dean D. Knudsen, Dean D. Knudsen, Dean D. Knudsen

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Description:

A text outlining the study of family abuse and violence.

Book details

List price: $76.00
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: AltaMira Press
Publication date: 10/12/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 436
Size: 6.09" wide x 9.03" long x 1.07" tall
Weight: 1.496
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Introduction



A Family Abuse and Violence Episode Framework



Family Abuse and Violence Episodes: A Case Study and a Conceptual Framework



Measuring and Estimating the Cases: Agency, Government, and Social Survey Data



A History of Family Abuse and Violence in the United States



Interpreting the Past



From Violence to Abuse: Defining a Social Problem



Intergenerational Forms of Family Abuse and Violence



Physical Abuse of Children



Sexual Abuse of Children



Changing Definitions and Perceptions of a Social Problem



Implications of Family Abuse and Violence Definitions



General Population Perceptions of Family Abuse and Violence Problems



Intragenerational Forms of Family Abuse and Violence



Dating and Intimate Partner Abuse and Violence



Consequences of Intragenerational Family Abuse and Violence



Dependents



Neglect: The Failure to Act on Behalf of Dependents



Assessing the Situation



Persistent Controversies and Emerging Issues



What Do We Know? What Should We Do?



Resources


Glossary


References


Index


About the Authors