International perspectives on family violence and abuse : a cognitive ecological approach /

Malley-Morrison (psychology, Boston Univ.) has edited one of the most comprehensive international writings on this subject that this reviewer has ever read. The book looks at the issues of child abuse, domestic violence, and elder abuse in 24 countries, including a number often overlooked, such as Iceland, Somalia, and Lebanon. The issues are highlighted from both macro and micro perspectives, with the authors doing an excellent job of providing readers with the historical and sociological framework necessary to understand family violence in each culture. The chapters allow readers to emerge with a comprehensive comparative international analysis of family violence, yet also incorporate critical issues relevant to particular countries. This book is a "must read" for any professional seeking to understand current family violence issues from an international perspective. ^BSumming Up: Essential. Upper-division undergraduates and above. D. A. Mathews Salisbury University