Rethinking domestic violence / Donald G. Dutton.

Author/creator Dutton, Donald G., 1943-
Format Book
Publication InfoVancouver : UBC Press, ©2006.
Descriptionxii, 415 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Contents The history of spouse assault -- Nested ecological theory -- Measurement and incidence of abuse -- Theories of wife assault : psychiatric contributions -- Feminist and sociobiological explanations for intimate partner violence -- The gender debate and the feminist paradigm -- The domestic assault of men -- The social psychology of the perpetrator -- Subtypes of perpetrators -- The cycle of violence and the abusive personality -- Relationship/interactionist explanations -- The failure of criminal justice intervention policy -- Risk assessment -- Treatment policy issues -- Treatment : the next step -- Rethinking the response to domestic violence.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [350]-397) and index.
LCCN 2006445084
ISBN0774813040
ISBN9780774813044

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HV6626 .D875 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold