Family Violence Across the Lifespan
An Introduction
- Ola W. Barnett - Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA, Pepperdine University, USA
- Cindy L. Miller-Perrin - Pepperdine University, USA
- Robin D. Perrin - Pepperdine University, USA
The most comprehensive research-based text on family violence – now more accessible and visually inviting than ever before
Streamlined and updated throughout with state-of-the-art information, this Third Edition of the authors' bestselling book gives readers an accessible introduction to the methodology, etiology, prevalence, treatment, and prevention of family violence. Research from experts in the fields of psychology, sociology, criminology, and social welfare informs the book's broad coverage of current viewpoints and debates within the field. Organized chronologically, chapters cover child physical, sexual, and emotional abuse; abused and abusive adolescents; courtship violence and date rape; spouse abuse, battered women, and batterers; and elder abuse.
This textbook is very thorough and easy to read. Discussion questions at the end of each chapter are also excellent.
The textbook provides expansive content, that speaks to the violence experienced by families. It covers a broad scope that is valuable to understanding Family Violence.
Dr. Ingrid Stephenson, Nyack College/Alliance Graduate School of Counseling; 2015.
Excellent content. Very thorough and offers multiple levels of information.
This extensively covers the history and current issues of domestic violence.
This text met my needs for a good, theory driven text on family violence for Graduate Psychology Summer 2014 course at California Lutheran University. Instructor supports and ancillary materials were also appreciated.
Thanks. Dr. Judith Balcerzak
Amazing book. Lots of great content...good flow from chapter to chapter ...thorough.
I used this text last semester. I am changing to another book.
This provides the best information for this course presently. It is easy to follow for the students and the sections are adequately divided for easy class preparation.
Comprehensive coverage of topic of family violence with supporting materials.
I would like to see test and course materials made Blackboard-friendly, however.
Comprehensive, and good ancillaries on the website.
Sample Materials & Chapters
Chapter 1 - History and Definitions of Family Violence
Chapter 4 - Child Physical Abuse
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