Family Abuse and Violence presents a new perspective for studying inter- and intragenerational forms of family abuse and violence. The framework integrates existing theories and guides an interpretation of empirical data to study socially deviant or criminal problems that occur within families. It is a text for: undergraduate students in a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year course in social problems, family abuse and violence, family and gender, or community problems; or for graduate students in MS or PhD programs in sociology, psychology, child and family studies.

". . . this book is a major contirbution to the field of family abuse and violence. Highly recommended." - CHOICE

"Family Abuse and Violence presents a new perspective for studying inter- and intragenerational forms of family abuse and violence." - Adolescence Magazine

"The writing style is engaging without sensationalizing....The authors present some thoughtful solutions." - Journal of Family Violence, April 2008