Battered Women as Survivors

First published in 1990, this book is based on a field study of domestic abuse victims and their social network members. In a life history perspective, using values and network analysis, it uncovers the social context of a ‘secret’ crime against women and reveals the relationship between personal crisis and traditional attitudes toward women, marriage, the family, and violence._x005F_x000D_ This book will be of interest to those studying social sciences, women’s studies, social work, health and mental health professions.