This one-of-a-kind edited collection draws on the expertise of authors from 16 countries representing 17 cultures to tell the story of domestic violence in thei

Examines the changing face of family life, in the United States and from culture to culture. This book offers a global viewpoint about family issues and help re

This volume addresses the varied response to domestic violence in a comparative, international context. The chapters are laid out in a consistent format, to cov

How prevalent is family violence outside the United States? Can policies and programs designed to prevent family violence in one culture be adapted to other cul