Book

The battered woman syndrome / Lenore E.A. Walker ; with research associates.

Walker, Lenore E. (Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9780826102522
ISBN: 0826102522
Physical Description: xxii, 488 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: New York, NY : Springer Pub. Co., c2009.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 439-467) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Ch. 1. The Battered Woman Syndrome Study Overview -- Ch. 2. History -- Ch. 3. What Is the Battered Woman Syndrome? -- Ch. 4. Learned Helplessness, Learned Optimism and Battered Women -- Ch. 5. Descriptions of Violence and the Cycle of Violence -- Ch. 6. Risk Assessment and Lethal Potential -- Ch. 7. Body Image and Health Concerns -- Ch. 8. Sexuality Issues -- Ch. 9. Battered Women?s Attachment Style and Interpersonal Functioning -- Ch. 10. Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence -- Ch. 11. Impact of Violence in the Home on Children -- Ch. 12. Cross-Cultural and Cross-National Issues in Domestic Violence -- Ch. 13. Domestic Violence Courts and Batterer?s Treatment Programs -- Ch. 14. Battered Women in Jail and Prison -- Ch. 15. Mental Health Needs of Battered Women -- Ch. 16. Survivor Therapy Empowerment Program (STEP).