The Social Dynamics of Family Violence / Edition 2

by Angela Hattery, Earl Smith

Overview

A comprehensive exploration of family violence throughout the life course. It examines abuse through the lens of social inequality.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780813349992
Publisher:	Westview Press
Publication date:	08/02/2016
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	496
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.80(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Angela J. Hattery is Professor of Sociology at George Mason University and serves as the Director of the Women and Gender Studies Program at George Mason University. Her research focuses on social stratification, gender, family, and race. She is the author of numerous articles, book chapters, and books, including her latest titles Gender, Power and Violence (2019), Policing Black Bodies (2017), African American Families: Myths and Realities (2012/2016), Prisoner Reentry and Social Capital (2010), Interracial Intimacies (2009), Interracial Relationships (2009), Intimate Partner Violence (2008), and Women, Work, and Family (2001). Earl Smith is Instructor of Sociology and Anthropology at George Mason University and Emeritus Professor of Sociology and the Rubin Distinguished Professor of American Ethnic Studies at Wake Forest University. Dr. Smith was Chairperson of the Department of Sociology, Wake Forest University, from 1997 to 2005. He is the author of numerous distinguished works, including Gender, Power and Violence (2019), Policing Black Bodies (2018), Prisoner Reentry and Social Capital (2010), Sport and Social Theory (2010), Race, Sport and the American Dream (2014/2009/2007), Interracial Intimacies (2009), Interracial Relationships (2009), and African American Families (2007).

Table of Contents

Preface; Chapter 1: Setting the Stage; Chapter 2: Historical Perspectives on Family Violence; Chapter 3: Theories for Studying Family Violence; Chapter 4: Methods for Studying Family Violence; Chapter 5: Abuse Across the Life Course: Elder Abuse; Chapter 6: Abuse Across the Life Course: Child Abuse; Chapter 7: Sibling Abuse, by Veronica Tichenor; Chapter 8: Outcomes of Child Abuse; Chapter 9: The Economy and Intimate Partner Violence; Chapter 10: Cultural Factors and Intimate Partner Violence; Chapter 11: Religion and Family Violence; Chapter 12: Institutionalized Violence; Chapter 13: Violence in LGBTQ Families; Chapter 14: Prevention and Avoidance; Chapter 15: The Response to Family Violence; Chapter 16: Where Do We Go From Here?; Index

Editorial Reviews

Angie Hattery and Earl Smith have turned their decades of experience researching, teaching, and writing about violence in families into a comprehensive, accessible book. Their wise choices and thorough presentations of intersectional, life course, and institutional frameworks central to sociological approaches make this a text suitable for introductory courses in sociology, family studies, and gender/race/class analysis, and specialized courses in criminology, violence, and social policies. This book goes far beyond most available treatments of violence in families. This book finally convinces me that it's not only possible but worthwhile to use a textbook to teach smart, curious undergraduates about sociology, families, and violence between people who ‘love' and depend on one another.” –Lisa D. Brush, University of Pittsburgh

Praise for the Previous Edition
“The Social Dynamics of Family Violence is a unique contribution to the family literature. The book provides a systematic examination of all forms of family violence (from intimate partner violence to child abuse to elder abuse to violence in gay and lesbian families) and does so in sociological fashion—social conditions and institutions (e.g., poverty, racism, and patriarchy), rather than individual-level factors, are highlighted as the driving forces. I highly recommend this book for adoption in undergraduate and graduate courses in sociology, social work, family studies, and in other related fields.” – Eduardo Bonilla-Silva, Duke University

“I appreciated how the book was well organized which enhanced my learning and understanding of such a difficult topic as a whole. The chosen topics in the book built my understanding and interests one issue after another. Hattery and Smith's wealth of knowledge and research was organized in a fairly conducive way that enhanced my knowledge of the different types of abuse (e.g., child abuse, elder abuse, intimate partner violence). They not only increased my knowledge but offered great hopes and wisdoms to tackle such an important issue that effects families from all backgrounds across the nation.” —Nancy Xiong, Student

“As a student who had no prior knowledge about family violence, I found the book highly accessible. Not only were concepts thoroughly explained, but the real life examples really put it into context for me. It was definitely one of the most relevant books I have read in a while!” —Joyous Tharrington, Student

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