Abuse in the Family: An Introduction - Softcover

Kemp, Alan R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534341985 ISBN 13: 9780534341985

Publisher: Brooks/Cole Pub Co, 1998

Synopsis

In this practical, eye-opening book, author Alan Kemp uses an ecological approach to examine the widespread social problem of family maltreatment. By examining the complex relationships that exist on a macro, meso, and micro level, students will be better prepared to make a difference in a world confronted by this colossal and disheartening social problem and to answer the following questions: "Why does family maltreatment occur". "What do its victims experience", "How do they recover", "What can we do to help them", "How can we understand the perpetrators", and "How might we reduce or prevent family abuse"

About this title

About the Author:

Alan Kemp is the Director of Social Services at Pierce College, in Tacoma, Washington.

Review:

"[This book] is easy to read and comprehensive. It offers the reader an overview, clear definitions, an opportunity to reflect upon and review the material, and a sense of personal relationship with the author."

"[This book] provides an excellent starting point for the study of abuse. The information is current . . . and covers a broad range of topics related to abuse."

About this edition

• Publisher: Brooks/Cole Pub Co
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0534341985
• ISBN 13: 9780534341985
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 337