Social dynamics of family violence / Angela Hattery and Earl Smith.

GBP 52.99/-

S02/133

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Social dynamics of family violence: setting the stage -- Historical perspectives on family violence -- Theories for studying family violence -- Methods for studying family violence -- Abuse across the life course: elder abuse -- Abuse across the life course: child abuse -- Outcomes of child abuse: increased risk for experiencing violence in adulthood -- The economy and intimate partner violence -- Cultural factors and intimate partner violence -- Religion and family violence -- Violence in same-sex couple families -- Prevention and avoidance: the early warning signs -- The response to family violence: the criminal justice system and the social welfare system -- Where do we go from here?