Violence in Intimate Relationships: Examining Sociological and Psychological Issues

Name: Violence in Intimate Relationships: Examining Sociological and Psychological Issues
SKU: INR-9780750698740
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SKU: INR-9780750698740 Category: All Books Tags: Law Enforcement, Same-sex Partner Abuse, Forensic Science, Abuse Of, Dating Violence, Family Violence, Marriage & Family, Older People, Political Science, Interpersonal Relations, Compulsive Behavior, Abuse, Ingram, Sociology, Forensic Psychology, Law, Family & Relationships, Psychopathology, Social Science, Psychology

Description

Violence 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.