Family Violence: Legal, Medical, and Social Perspectives

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Family Violence: Legal, Medical and Social Perspectives, 5/e Harvey Wallace,CaliforniaState University, Fresno Family Violencepresents a comprehensive introduction to the study of family violence and discusses current controversies in the field from three perspectives: legal, medical, and social. Family Violenceis the only text on the market to provide thorough coverage ofstalking, sexual harassment,andsexual violence in the workplace. Extensive pedagogy,such as learning objectives, in-chapter exercises, end-of-chapter problems, case studies, and vignettes, enhance students' learning. "Promising Practices"sections enable students to read about cutting-edge issues. Students are asked to test assumptions about theoretical concepts and their applicability to the field and profession. "International Perspectives"sections allow students to view family violence from a global perspective. "Focus Boxes"highlight pressing family violence issues of national importance. "Practica"give students the opportunity to examine different professional dilemmas and discuss contrasting points of view.