Feminist Perspectives on Wife Abuse

Why do men batter their wives? How do women define their experiences of violence? Is wife abuse related to child abuse? How do medical authorities react to wife abuse? This unique volume brings together well-known academics, activists and clinicians who approach these questions from a distinctly feminist perspective. They critically analyze lay and academic theories of wife abuse in order to develop theories that more accurately reflect the experiences of women.

Author: Kersti Yllo
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
Published: 04/01/1988
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 8.55h x 5.57w x 0.84d
ISBN: 9780803930537

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 08/01/1994 pg. 106