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Domestic Violence and the Politics of Privacy

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Description for Domestic Violence and the Politics of Privacy Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 5. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFE3; LNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 342.

Although domestic violence is not new, it has only recently been recognized as a problem meriting public attention. Great strides have been made in some areas—such as protection orders and shelter provision—but the problem as a whole has proven extremely resistant to countermeasures.

In Domestic Violence and the Politics of Privacy, Kristin A. Kelly argues that understanding this resistance requires a recognition of the tension within liberalism between preserving the privacy of the family and protecting vulnerable individuals. Practical, real-world information gained from frontline workers underpins the author's suggestions for how to address this tension. In emphasizing the roles ... Read more

Kelly builds upon interviews with more than forty individuals working directly on the problem of domestic violence. Her model is further formed by a critical analysis of the theoretical and legal frameworks used to understand and regulate the relationship between public and private.

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Product Details

Publisher
Cornell University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
Weight
341g
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Ithaca, United States
ISBN
9780801488290
SKU
V9780801488290
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About Kristin A. Kelly
Kristin A. Kelly is Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Connecticut.

Reviews for Domestic Violence and the Politics of Privacy
From the beginning of the book, Kelly grabs her reader with the stark and shocking statistics on rates of domestic violence.... 'There should be a menu of alternatives for victims,' rather than just the two choices of either going to law enforcement or staying silent, Kelly said. In order to provide more alternatives, she proposes a new model for dealing ... Read more

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