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Men's Violence Against Women: Theory, Research, and Activism book cover

1st Edition

Men's Violence Against Women Theory, Research, and Activism

By Christopher Kilmartin, Julie Allison Copyright 2007
302 Pages
by Psychology Press

302 Pages
by Psychology Press

304 Pages
by Psychology Press
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This text offers a balance of clinical and social psychological theory and research, as well as prevention and intervention techniques with the purpose of understanding and ultimately ending gender-based violence. The authors address several forms of violence, including rape, intimate partner violence, stalking, and sexual harassment in a contemporary linguistic style carefully crafted to avoid... Read more
Contents: Preface. Introduction: About Language. Part I: The Problem, the Perpetrator, the Victim. Understanding Gender-Based Violence. Understanding the Offender. The Survivors: Consequences of Gender-Based Violence. Part II: Theory. Social Perspectives: Attitudinal Foundations of Gender-Based Violence. The Big Picture. Part III: Intervention and Prevention. Responding to Gender-Based Violence: Intervention. Gender-Based Violence: Towards Prevention. Model Prevention Programs. Developing Violence Prevention Programs. Epilogue: Final Thoughts.

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Christopher Kilmartin, Julie Allison

"Wonderful for men's and women's studies programs and courses on gender and psychology …a great resource for clinicians." - Robert A. Rando, Ph.D., Wright State University

"Incorporating psychology, sociology, and a bit of legal analysis …this book helps the reader understand the entire picture from motivation, to planning, to victimization, to response." - Connie J. Kirkland, Ph.D., George Mason University

"A useful tool for community agencies …as well as for college counseling centers …The book increases your understanding of what underlies gender based violence and provides concrete information on interventions." - Jonathan Schwartz, Ph.D., University of Houston

"Men's Violence Against Women: Theory, Research amd Activism is a timely publication... a valuable work... bringing theory and research on men's violence against women in a format that is easily accessible to an undergraduate audience." - Jill Cermele, Sex Roles, vol. 57

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