HV6626.V555

Includes bibliographical references and an index

Chapter 1: Child Physical Abuse Chapter 2: Child Sexual Abuse Chapter 3: Child Neglect Chapter 4: Dating Violence as a Social Phenomenon Chapter 5: Wife Abuse Chapter 6: Husband Battering: A Review of the Debate over a Contraversial Social Phenomenon Chapter 7: Male-to-Male Gay Domestic Violence: The Dark Closet Chapter 8: Lesbian Battering: The Other Closet Chapter 9: Understanding Elder Abuse and Neglect Chapter 10: Cultural Perspectives on Intimate Violence

Violence in Intimate Relationships is an edited volume that provides a thorough overview of abuse in a wide range of relations, including maltreatment of children, elders, husbands, wives, same-sex partners, and dates. The editors have skillfully formatted the text so that students can easily compare and contrast the different forms of violence. Each chapter of Violence in Intimate Relationships covers: - An historical accounting of the problem - Legal and operational definitions - Prevalence and incidence - Empirical correlates of abuse - Theoretical explanations of abuse - Profiles of abuses and victims - Prevention and treatment strategies - Future trends - Cover