Battered Woman

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Summary

"A major contribution to this subject. She is thorough, practical, compassionate, and authoritative. It is a reading must."--Phyllis Chesler

Introduction	p. ix
Prologue: The Story of Anne	p. 1
Psychology of the Battered Woman
Introduction	p. 11
Myths and Reality	p. 18
The Psychosocial Theory of Learned Helplessness	p. 42
The Cycle Theory of Violence	p. 55
Coercive Techniques in Battering Relationships
Introduction	p. 71
Physical Abuse	p. 78
Sexual Abuse	p. 107
Economic Deprivation	p. 127
Family Discord	p. 145
Social Battering	p. 165
The Way Out
Introduction	p. 185
Safe Houses	p. 191
Legal and Medical Alternatives	p. 205
Psychotherapy	p. 227
Designing a New Tomorrow	p. 251
Resources	p. 260
Index	p. 261
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