Bibliograph

The batterer, a psychological profile, Donald G. Dutton with Susan K. Golant

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The batterer, a psychological profile, Donald G. Dutton with Susan K. Golant

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [193]-199) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The batterer

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

32626430

Responsibility statement

Donald G. Dutton with Susan K. Golant

Sub title

a psychological profile

Summary

A study based on interviews with more than seven hundred abusive men offers a psychological profile that provides insight into such figures as O.J. Simpson and Joel Steinberg and identifies the triggers for abusive behavior

Table Of Contents

pt. I. What is a batterer? : Drowning in a red tide ; Are all batterers alike? ; The cycle of violence and the abusive personality -- pt. II. The creation of a cyclical batterer : Post-traumatic stress disorder: a telling clue ; Shame: the father's contribution ; Ambivalent and angry attachment: the mother's contribution ; Learning the ways of violence ; The assaultive man as an adolescent ; The borderline male: the cycle of fear and rage -- pt. III. Is a cure possible? : Helping the abusive man ; Some practical tips

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