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Family violence in a cultural perspective : defining, understanding, and combating abuse Kathleen Malley-Morrison, Denise A. Hines

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Thousand Oaks Sage Publications c2004Description: xii, 315 p. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0761925961
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 362.8292 FAM
Summary: Provides a discussion of cross-cultural issues in family violence in the United States. Focuses on family violence from four major ethnic populations: Native American Indian, African American, Hispanic/Latino and Asian American. Examines violence in these communities and takes an ecological approach to its incidence, correlates and consequences. Looks at different types of family violence including child, spousal and elder abuse and addresses the broader historical and environmental forces contributing to violence within different communities.
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Book Book Vine library TRO 362.8292 FAM Available A0066541AB

Includes bibliographical references (p. 253-289) and indexes.

Provides a discussion of cross-cultural issues in family violence in the United States. Focuses on family violence from four major ethnic populations: Native American Indian, African American, Hispanic/Latino and Asian American. Examines violence in these communities and takes an ecological approach to its incidence, correlates and consequences. Looks at different types of family violence including child, spousal and elder abuse and addresses the broader historical and environmental forces contributing to violence within different communities.