Abuse & Violence: Encyclopedias

Aimed at students and the general reader, this volume contains 185 alphabetically arranged entries on sexual violence throughout history in the US and around the world. Written by scholars representing a variety of fields, it covers such topics as date-rape drugs, counseling by clergy, the rape-lynch scenario, Catharine MacKinnon, male rape, the feminist movement, and the federal Violence Against Women Act of 1994. Each entry concludes with recommendations for further reading. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Contains over four hundred alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about various aspects of child abuse, its causes, and prevention; and includes a selection of reference materials, as well as directories of related organizations.

Provides research-supported information to clarify critical issues and educate the public about different forms of interpersonal violence, their incidence and prevalence, theoretical explanations, public policy initiatives, and prevention and intervention strategies.