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Cruel but Not Unusual: Violence in Canadian Families
Wilfrid Laurier University Press
Published: Apr-06
640 pages (PB)
6x9"
0 88920 403 9
$38.95
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Cruel but Not Unusual: Violence in Canadian Families
Allagia, Ramona (editor); Vine, Cathy (editor)
First book offering a national survey of the latest research and practice, reflecting on the patriarchal roots and societal conditions in Canada that have led to the long-standing abuse of women and children. Topics: systemic oppression of Aboriginal families/communities; violence in a francophone minority context; child corporal punishment; abuse of people with disabilities; objectification of older adults; mother blaming; violence in same-sex relationships; new approaches to solving the problem of violence in Canadian families.
Subjects: Children's rights, women's studies, social justice
Table of Contents:
http://info.wlu.ca/~wwwpress/Catalog/Tocs/alaggia.html
The introduction and first chapter specifically address the challenges of learning about and working in the area of family violence. Students will benefit from being exposed to an in-depth examination of the history and the issues along with practical "how-to" strategies for intervention. Importantly, all of the contributors are recognized experts in their fields-many with decades of experience. Students will therefore benefit from the collective wisdom and experience along with the latest thinking and approaches.
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