Encyclopedia of Domestic Violence and Abuse [2 volumes]

by Laura L. Finley, Laura L. Finley (Editor)

Overview

An estimated 1,300 to 1,800 Americans are murdered by intimate partners each year. Far from being a problem that only impacts women, domestic violence hurts society as a whole both socially as well as financially, with an estimated direct and indirect cost of nearly $6 billion annually in the United States. This book provides a timely and thorough reference for educators, students, scholars and activists seeking to better understand the global issue of domestic abuse. The entries document the history of the domestic violence prevention movement, provide explanations for abuse, identify warning signs of hidden abuse, describe types of victims and offenders, and supply information on interventions and prevention programs. Written by an array of experts in the field, the book also integrates the personal stories of survivors and addresses abuse as a global issue by covering topics such as acid attacks and female genital mutilation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781610690027
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	07/16/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	885
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

Laura L. Finley, PhD, is assistant professor of sociology and criminology at Barry University, Miami Shores, FL. Her published work includes ABC-CLIO's Grading the 44th President: A Report Card on Barack Obama's First Term as a Progressive Leader, coedited with Luigi Esposito.

Editorial Reviews

"This extensive, timely, and highly informative publication will be a great reference for professionals, researchers, and students concentrating on the study of domestic violence and abuse, as well as broader human rights issues. It should also inspire action to end many forms of abuse. Summing Up: Highly recommended." - Choice

"This two-volume set provides a concise, accessible, and well-documented snapshot of the incidence, dynamics, and effects of domestic violence and abuse." - Booklist

"An excellent collection of entries on the major topics related to domestic violence and abuse. . . . A researcher needing information on domestic violence and abuse will find this encyclopedia to be an extremely valuable resource." - Library Journal

"This will be a useful place to start discussing domestic violence." - ARBA

From the Publisher

10/01/2013
Finley (sociology & criminology, Barry Univ.; coauthor, Beyond Burning Bras: Feminist Activism for Everyone) gathers here an excellent collection of entries on the major topics related to domestic violence and abuse. The introduction provides an extensive overview of the issues and causes of the problems, and a time line from 753 BCE to the present highlights major laws and events pertaining to women's legal rights. Entries include types of abuse, sociological and psychological theories about it, government agencies and programs, nongovernment organizations (NGOs), cultural influences on abuse, and socioeconomic factors. The issue of domestic abuse and violence is not limited to one country or set of countries, nor is it limited by race, ethnicity or income, and the articles point to this complexity. Further-reading suggestions at the end of each entry include articles from websites such as those of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, WomensLaw.org, the United Nations, and various universities. There is an appendix of primary documents at the end of the second volume along with a list of state, national, and international organizations plus a glossary and recommended resources. VERDICT A researcher needing information on domestic violence and abuse will find this encyclopedia to be an extremely valuable resource. Recommended for academic libraries.—Diane Fulkerson, Univ. of South Florida, Lakeland

Library Journal