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| Additional Physical Format: | Online version: Cook, Philip W., 1948- Abused men. Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2009 (OCoLC)615865949 |
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| Document Type: | Book |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Philip W Cook |
| ISBN: | 9780313356186 0313356181 9780313356711 0313356718 |
| OCLC Number: | 246888038 |
| Description: | xvi, 233 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. |
| Contents: | Tables and figures -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1: Is it real?: the evidence for a significant social problem -- 2: Telling their stories: men speak out -- 3: Domestic violence trap: how to get help and find freedom from abuse -- 4: Resistance and acceptance: the challenge to understanding -- 5: Exploring new approaches to reducing domestic violence -- Appendix -- Notes -- Selected bibliography -- Selected resources -- Index. |
| Responsibility: | Philip W. Cook. |
Abstract:
Discusses the underreported type of domestic violence - the abuse of men. This book surveys on the increasing domestic violence against men by both female and male partners, spouses and lovers. It includes law, legislation, court activity, social responses, police activity, support groups, batterer programs, and crisis intervention programs.
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"Recommended. Public and academic libraries serving programs with an interest in domestic violence, or those seeking to develop extensive holdings in this area; all levels." -
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