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 Woman Battering in the United States Till Death Do Us Part
Helen M. Eigenberg
The extent and harm of woman battering has long been minimized by society. Like other types of violence against women, battering generally is ignored by academics, professionals, and policymakers who focus instead on violent, random crime committed by strangers. In this exceptional text, Eigenberg shows woman battering as a means of social control, offering a feminist, social constructionist perspective. Informative articles have been selected that enhance and complement the fundamental concepts presented in the book. This much-needed volume, appropriate for both undergraduate and graduate courses, challenges readers to think critically about the social construction of crime-how social definitions of crime might change if the magnitude and seriousness of woman battering were addressed.
 $28.95 list, 369 pages 10-digit ISBN: 1-57766-169-9 13-digit ISBN: 978-1-57766-169-6 © 2001
“Whereas some treatments of woman battering are theoretical or devoid of social scientific research on the issue, Eigenberg’s work offers a healthy does of both theory and research and challenges readers to reexamine the ways in which they look at the problem of woman abuse.” — Jennie J. Long, Drew University for Criminal Justice Review
“I loved this book because it truly brought what was previously hidden to light.” — Gwen Andrews, Virginia Union University
“The information provided gives the student a comprehensive understanding of domestic violence. I will continue to use it.” — Stucky Halley, Pittsburg State University
“It’s a great book. The essays are well chosen and I particularly like the attention paid to societal and cultural causes of abuse of women.” —Mary M. Flaherty, Suffolk University
“What I have read I really like! It’s direct and clear. No one can dismiss the issues presented. It will make people reevaluate our indoctrination as a society.” —Ann Bartolo, Fairmont State College
“Very good. I particularly like the anecdotal aspects that fit in nicely to support the material.” —Marilyn Mitchell, Fresno City College
Table of Contents
Chapter I. OVERVIEW |
