Family Violence: Legal, Medical, and Social Perspectives (5th Edition)

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.Harvey Wallace is the author of 'Family Violence: Legal, Medical, and Social Perspectives (5th Edition)', published 2007 under ISBN 9780205573547 and ISBN 0205573541.