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Family violence / Diane Andrews Henningfeld, book editor.
| Other author | Henningfeld, Diane Andrews. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Detroit : Greenhaven Press, ©2012. |
| Description | 242 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Global viewpoints Global viewpoints. ^A1035875 |
| Contents | Ch. 1. Family violence and intimate partner abuse. Family violence in the United States: an overview / The National Center for Victims of Crime -- In Ireland, women bear the brunt of family violence / Carol Hunt -- In Australia, some men are abused by their intimate partners / Andrea Mayes -- In Nigeria, family violence affects many women / IRIN -- In Vietnam, many women are abused by their partners / General Statistics Office of Vietnam -- In Scotland, many victims of family violence remain silent / Tanya Thompson -- In Japan, spousal abuse remains hidden / David McNeill and Chie Matsumoto -- In the United States, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) people experience intimate partner abuse / National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs et al -- |
| Contents | Ch. 2. Dowry violence, bride burning and honor killings. In Pakistan, dowry disputes lead to violence / Rakhshinda Parveen -- In India, bride burning is a significant problem / Nehaluddin Ahmad -- In Bangladesh, the custom of dowry leads to abuse / Kaushalya Ruwanthika Ariyathilaka -- In Iraq, honor killings subjugate women / Terri Judd -- The United States should differentiate honor killings from domestic violence / Phyllis Chesler -- Jordan cracks down on honor killings / Tom Peter -- |
| Contents | Ch. 3. Family violence and children. In China and other Asian countries, girl babies are the victims of family violence / The Economist -- The World Health Organization calls for the elimination of female genital mutilation / The World Health Organization -- In Uganda, the practice of female genital mutilation continues despite the law / Frederick Womakuyu -- Female genital mutilation is practiced in parts of Europe / Laura Schweiger -- Divorce can lead to violence directed at children / Graeme Hamilton -- Parricide in the United States / Kathleen M. Heide -- |
| Contents | Ch. 4. Family violence and elders. -- Elders must seek help when abused / Weill Cornell Medical College -- In India, the abuse of older people by family members is increasing / Mala Kapur Shankardass -- In Israel, family members abuse and neglect the elderly / Judy-Siegel-Itzkovich -- In Malaysia, elder abuse must be reported and prevented / Esther G. Ebenezer -- Some Chinese senior citizens in the United States suffer elder abuse / Rong Xiaoqing -- Organizations to contact. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-225) and index. |
| LCCN | 2011026844 |
| ISBN | 9780737756500 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0737756500 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 9780737756517 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 0737756519 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HV6626 .F336 2012 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |