International perspectives on family violence and abuse a cognitive ecological approach

In this book, in which definitions and examples of abuse from men and women from every continent and a very diverse set of backgrounds are considered. The volume provides information on the extent to which family violence is a recognized problem in each country, research findings available on differ...

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Other Authors: Malley-Morrison, Kathleen (-)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Mahwah, N.J. : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates 2004.
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798059606719
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Summary:In this book, in which definitions and examples of abuse from men and women from every continent and a very diverse set of backgrounds are considered. The volume provides information on the extent to which family violence is a recognized problem in each country, research findings available on different forms of family violence, and information on governmental responses to family violence. Finally, the value of an international human rights approach to abuse and violence in families is considered. The book presents an unparalleled international coverage, addressing all forms of family
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (528 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781135633868
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