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The Violent Home

by Richard J. Gelles
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Overview

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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Book Details

Published
September 14, 1987
Publisher
Sage Publications, Inc
Pages
240
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780803930995

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