Description
Book SynopsisUntil recently, domestic violence, as it has been referred to, was a problem to be dealt with inside the family. In this ground-breaking work, Hattery's unique approach provides a detailed theoretical discussion of race, class, and gender-effects on intimate partner violence and a thoughtful discussion of the interactions of these factors.
Trade ReviewThis book's primary strength is the placement of incidents of interpersonal violence in their social context and in her attention to the offender and his responses to environmental constraints and triggers, including his relationship with the victim. Themanuscript is well written and makes extensive use of materials from interview conducted during the author's research. Recommended.... * CHOICE, August 2009 *
This book's primary strength is the placement of incidents of interpersonal violence in their social context and in her attention to the offender and his responses to environmental constraints and triggers, including his relationship with the victim. The manuscript is well written and makes extensive use of materials from interview conducted during the author's research. Recommended. * CHOICE, August 2009 *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Chapter One: Setting the Stage Chapter 2 Chapter Two: Individual Factors that Contribute to Intimate Partner Violence Chapter 3 Chapter Three: Structural Supports of Intimate Partner Violence Chapter 4 Chapter Four: Cultural Supports for Intimate Partner Violence Chapter 5 Chapter Five: Race and Intimate Partner Violence Chapter 6 Chapter Six: We Were Made For Each Other: Definitions of Romantic Love and Ties to Interpersonal Violence Chapter 7 Chapter Seven: Where Do We Go From Here?
