The Battered Woman"A major contribution to this subject. She is thorough, practical, compassionate, and authoritative. It is a reading must."--Phyllis Chesler |
Contents
| 1 | |
Psychology of the Battered Woman | 11 |
The Cycle Theory of Violence | 55 |
Coercive Techniques in Battering Relationships | 71 |
The Way | 185 |
Resources | 260 |
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