Description
Book SynopsisAn award-winning investigative journalist provides a disturbing new look at an underreported type of domestic violencethe abuse of men.
The first edition of Philip W. Cook's book, Abused Men: The Hidden Side of Domestic Violence (Praeger, 1997), drew attention and praise nationwide from individuals and from media, ranging from CNN and Fox network's The O'Reilly Factor to scholarly publications such as The Journal of Marriage and Family. On the 10th anniversary of that groundbreaking book, Cook began revising and expanding his work. The result is this second editiona disturbing look at a trend that continues to increase.
The new edition of Abused Men: The Hidden Side of Domestic Violence offers up-to-date data on the prevalence of intimate partner violence against men, incorporating personal interviews and cases drawn from the media. It also includes updates on law, legislation, court activity, social responses, police activity, support gr
Trade Review
Recommended. Public and academic libraries serving programs with an interest in domestic violence, or those seeking to develop extensive holdings in this area; all levels. * Choice *
Table of Contents
FIGURES ACKNOWLEDGMENTS INTRODUCTION Chapter 1. Is It Real? : The Evidence for a Significant Social Problem Chapter 2. Telling Their Stories: Men Speak Out Chapter 3. The Domestic Violence Trap: How to Get Help and Find Freedom from Abuse Chapter 4. Resistance and Acceptance: The Challenge to Understanding Chapter 5. Exploring New Approaches to Reducing Domestic Violence NOTES SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY APPENDIX
