The Violent Home: A Study of Physical Aggression Between Husbands and Wives (Sage Library of Social Research, Vol. 13)
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ISBN: 0803904495 / Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, December 1974
Studies the social and cultural patterns underlying physical aggression in families and reveals the forms and incidence of conjugal violence
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Since its original publication in 1974, The Violent Home has become a classic in family violence literature. The new edition contains the full text of the original as well as a retrospective preface by the author, reflecting on the impact of the book and on its importance for current studies of family violence. Gelles reveals where and when violence in the home is likeliest to occur. He also gives reasons why - such as sex, money and job stress.
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