Exactly how batterers use women's fear to gain control is documented in this volume. The authors provide a comprehensive examination of current social psychological research and theory about why women stay in abusive relationships and why they leave, and explain why women should not be blamed for their victimization. Written for mental health and social services practitioners, the volume examines a range of topics, including learned helplessness and hopelessness, post-traumatic stress and the battered woman syndrome'. Case ...
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Exactly how batterers use women's fear to gain control is documented in this volume. The authors provide a comprehensive examination of current social psychological research and theory about why women stay in abusive relationships and why they leave, and explain why women should not be blamed for their victimization. Written for mental health and social services practitioners, the volume examines a range of topics, including learned helplessness and hopelessness, post-traumatic stress and the battered woman syndrome'. Case studies depict the heroic efforts of survivors to liberate themselves from the cultural mores, the sexism and the specific learning patterns that entrap them. Barnett and LaViolette argue that there is n
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 0803953100.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 0803953097.
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Fair. The item is very worn but continues to work perfectly. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing (age related spots and browning). May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
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