The Social Dynamics of Family Violence

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Synopsis

The Social Dynamics of Family Violence explores family violence throughout the life course, from child abuse and neglect to intimate partner violence and elder abuse. Paying special attention to the social character and institutional causes of family violence, Hattery and Smith ask students to consider how social inequality, especially gender inequality, contributes to tensions and explosive tendencies in family settings. Students learn about individual preventative measures and are also invited to question the justice of our current social structure, with implications for social policy and reorganization. Hattery and Smith also examine violence against women globally and relate this to violence in the United States. Unique coverage of same-sex and multicultural couples, as well as of theory and methods, make this text an essential element of any course considering the sociology of family violence.

Book details

Edition:
3
Author:
Angela J. Hattery, Earl Smith
ISBN:
9780429832611
Related ISBNs:
9780429450082, 9781138326057, 9781138326040
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
510
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2023-07-16
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2020
Copyright by:
Taylor 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Social Studies, Sociology