Synopses & Reviews
Say the words "domestic violence," and images of battered women come to mind. Yet the more accurate picture is different, and it crosses genders. According to surveys and crime statistics, a man is battered every 37.8 seconds in domestic violence incidents across America. Surveys show women strike the first blow in about half of the domestic disputes nationwide, and a National Violence Against Women survey even unexpectedly found that nearly 40 percent of domestic violence victims annually are men. Police in states nationwide are receiving training in how to identify the "primary aggressor" in domestic violence, and police crackdowns on spouse/partner abuse are netting more and more arrests of women as the abusers. It is not a form of violence particular to America, as similar increases in female batterers and arrests are being reported in England, too, and across Europe. Add to that the newly recognized and increasing incidence of male abuse during domestic violence in gay couples, and it's clear why Philip W. Cook's book, Abused Men: The Hidden Side of Domestic Violence (Praeger, 1997) drew attention and praise nationwide from people and media varying from CNN and Fox network's The O'Reilly Factor to scholarly publications like The Journal of Marriage and Family and popular household advice sources including Dear Abby and Ask Amy columns. On the 10th anniversary of that groundbreaking book, Cook began revising and expanding his work, resulting in this 2nd edition of a disturbing look at a trend that has in the last 10 years only increased. Millions of men are victims of abuse, and those spotlighted in this new edition include gay men increasingly the target of violence by their partners.
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"Mr. Cook argues persuasively that we may be looking at only half the problem, and we're neglecting the needs of male victims. It also seems clear that much of Mr. Cook's work applies equally to abused people of either gender, and he offers practical suggestions for the abused. His solutions would impact all cases of domestic violence and are well worth our consideration." < p="">Rob Solomon, Licensed Professional Counselor < br=""> Author, < i=""> Full-Esteem Ahead < i=""> <>
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"Thought-provoking research which will stimulate further inquiry into human behavior long neglected." < p="">Ronald R. Still, M.S. < br=""> Chief of Police (Retired), Portland, Oregon <>
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"[This book] reads like 1,000 Dear Abby letters. . . fascinating. . . but it explains the many aspects of domestic violence. It has a wealth of material that could be helpful to professionals who deal with domestic violence." < p="">Dear Abby Abigail Van Buren <>
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"This just might be the volume to get the message across finally that domestic violence is a human problem, not just a gender problem." < p="">R.L. McNeely, Ph.D., J.D. Attorney < br=""> Professor of Social Welfare, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee <>
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"Perhaps with this book, Philip Cook can accomplish what academics have for the past 25 years failed to do--to cut through the political rhetoric and finally present the case of abused men as a real social problem. Cook goes beyond the issue of battered males as he sheds incredible insight into the systemic problem of family violence. Perhaps now, couples experiencing violence in their relationships can be helped. His case material sadly brings to life the statistics researchers generate." < p="">Reena Sommer, Ph.D. < br=""> Assistant Professor, University of Manitoba < br=""> Family Counselor <>
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"I find Abused Men most appealing because of the rigorous research upon which the findings are based. There is nothing that is not fully substantiated by data. . . I appreciate the balance achieved in addressing a topic, usually ignored, in an era of accusations and hysteria that often detracts from the actual aggression and violence that affects domestic relations. This book is a real contribution that will help in the education of all professionals in the field of sociology and mental health." < p="">Stanley G. Sturges, M.D. < br=""> Medical Director, CareMark Behavioral Health Services <>
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"Unique. The case materials presented are gripping, and need to be part of the historical and social record. It is a book likely to be helpful to many men, and if action is taken on the agenda outlined in the final chapter, to our country as a whole." < p="">Murray A. Straus, Ph.D, < br=""> Co-Director Family Research Laboratory < br=""> University of New Hampshire <>
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"Recommended. Public and academic libraries serving programs with an interest in domestic violence, or those seeking to develop extensive holdings in this area; all levels." - Choice
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"Recommended. Public and academic libraries serving programs with an interest in domestic violence, or those seeking to develop extensive holdings in this area; all levels."Choice
"[This book] reads like 1,000 Dear Abby letters. . . fascinating. . . but it explains the many aspects of domestic violence. It has a wealth of material that could be helpful to professionals who deal with domestic violence." --
Dear Abby Abigail Van Buren
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"I am grateful to Philip Cook for writing Abused Men. This is a brave book. . . . [The author] brings to bear in this book his knowledge as a journalist and his evident care and compassion for all victims of domestic violence." < p="">Erin Pizzey, Founder of Chiswick Women ' s Refuge < br=""> Author, < i=""> Scream Quietly or the Neighbors Will Hear < i=""> <>
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"Very thought-provoking and well researched. [This book] should aid in educating medical professionals regarding this potential diagnosis as well as help shape our legal approach." < p="">Kenneth H. Coleman, M.D., J.D., Attorney at Law <>
Synopsis
An award-winning investigative journalist provides a disturbing new look at an underreported type of domestic violence--the abuse of men.
The first edition of Philip W. Cook's book, Abused Men: The Hidden Side of Domestic Violence (Praeger, 1997), drew attention and praise nationwide from individuals and from media, ranging from CNN and Fox network's The O'Reilly Factor to scholarly publications such as The Journal of Marriage and Family. On the 10th anniversary of that groundbreaking book, Cook began revising and expanding his work. The result is this second edition--a disturbing look at a trend that continues to increase.
The new edition of Abused Men: The Hidden Side of Domestic Violence offers up-to-date data on the prevalence of intimate partner violence against men, incorporating personal interviews and cases drawn from the media. It also includes updates on law, legislation, court activity, social responses, police activity, support groups, batterer programs, and crisis intervention programs. The final chapter contains a detailed and specific description of needed reforms in the current approach to intimate partner violence, whether the victims are male or female.
Synopsis
This new edition includes up-to-date surveys on the increasing domestic violence against men by both female and male partners, spouses and lovers, with personal interviews as well as cases drawn from headlines of recent media covering celebrities, politicians, and other public figures. This new edition also includes updates on law, legislation, court activity, social responses, police activity, support groups, batterer programs, and crisis intervention programs.
Synopsis
• Investigates the evidence for abuse of men as a significant social problem
• Includes new material about domestic violence against gay men
• Updates information from the first edition on laws, legislation, court activity, social responses, police activity, support groups, batterer programs, and crisis intervention programs
• Tells victims how to get help and free themselves from abuse
• Recommends necessary reforms in approaches to reducing domestic violence
Synopsis
The first edition of Philip W. Cook's book,
Abused Men: The Hidden Side of Domestic Violence (Praeger, 1997), drew attention and praise nationwide from individuals and from media, ranging from CNN and Fox network's
The O'Reilly Factor to scholarly publications such as
The Journal of Marriage and Family. On the 10th anniversary of that groundbreaking book, Cook began revising and expanding his work. The result is this second edition—a disturbing look at a trend that continues to increase.
The new edition of Abused Men: The Hidden Side of Domestic Violence offers up-to-date data on the prevalence of intimate partner violence against men, incorporating personal interviews and cases drawn from the media. It also includes updates on law, legislation, court activity, social responses, police activity, support groups, batterer programs, and crisis intervention programs. The final chapter contains a detailed and specific description of needed reforms in the current approach to intimate partner violence, whether the victims are male or female.
Synopsis
Cook provides a disturbing new look at an underreported type of domestic violence that has only increased across the last decade -- the abuse of men.
Synopsis
An award-winning investigative journalist provides a disturbing new look at an underreported type of domestic violence—the abuse of men.
Synopsis
• The latest research figures and up-to-date surveys on the prevalence of intimate partner violence against men
• Personal interviews and cases drawn from media coverage of politicians and other public figures
• A selected bibliography
About the Author
PHILIP W. COOK is an investigative journalist who has won numerous awards from the Associated Press and the Society of Professional Journalists. He has appeared in interviews on CNN, MSNBC, Fox Network's The O'Reilly Factor, and been heard on 75 radio talk shows nationwide. He has also been quoted by the Associated Press and 40 daily newspapers across the United States, Canada, and Great Britain. Before becoming a journalist, he was Executive Director of the PACE Institute for Families in Transition in Portland, Oregon.
Table of Contents
FIGURES
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1. Is It Real? : The Evidence for a Significant Social Problem
Chapter 2. Telling Their Stories: Men Speak Out
Chapter 3. The Domestic Violence Trap: How to Get Help and Find Freedom from Abuse
Chapter 4. Resistance and Acceptance: The Challenge to Understanding
Chapter 5. Exploring New Approaches to Reducing Domestic Violence
NOTES
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDIX