Current Controversies on Family Violence [Hardcover]

Now in its Second Edition, Current Controversies on Family Violence contains thoughtful--often heated--discussions that highlight the most current controversies, research, and policy directions in the family violence area. This volume includes chapters by academic and public policy researchers, therapists, lawyers, victim advocates and educators. Some of the controversies in the First Edition have been deleted while new ones have been added. Chapters in this Second Edition also are shorter and more accessible to readers who are not already experts in family violence.

Now in its Second Edition, Current Controversies on Family Violence contains thoughtful--often heated--discussions that highlight the most current controversies, research, and policy directions in the family violence area. This volume includes chapters by academic and public policy researchers, therapists, lawyers, victim advocates and educators. Some of the controversies in the First Edition have been deleted while new ones have been added. Chapters in this Second Edition also are shorter and more accessible to readers who are not already experts in family violence.

Introduction: Understanding Controversies on Family Violence
SECTION I: CONTROVERSIES IN CONCEPTUALIZATION
Introduction to Section
Issue 1: Family Violence: What Type of a Problem is it?
1. Through a Psychological Lens: Personality Disorder and Spouse Assault - Donald G. Dutton and Mark Bodnarchuk
2. Through a Feminist Lens: Gender, Diversity, and Violence: Extending the Feminist Framework - Kersti A. Yll?
3. Through a Sociological Lens: The Complexities of Family Violence - Donileen R. Loseke