Encyclopedia of Domestic Violence and Abuse: [2 Volumes]

Marc Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.

Biographical Note:

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.

This comprehensive, two-volume work examines domestic abuse in the United States and worldwide, providing research, personal stories, and primary documents that reveal the extent of the problem.
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.

• Presents personal narratives that highlight the importance of each survivor's unique experience with abuse
• Includes primary source documents that address key legislation and court cases
• Provides a wide range of resources for researchers, such as recommended reading and film lists as well as state, national, and international organizations related to domestic abuse

"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

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.

Review Citations:

• Library Journal 10/01/2013 pg. 102 (EAN 9781610690010, Hardcover)
• Booklist 11/15/2013 pg. 29 (EAN 9781610690010, Hardcover)
• Choice 01/01/2014 (EAN 9781610690010, Hardcover)