Review by Choice Review
This is the second edition of a book that introduced substantial controversy in the field of domestic violence when it was published ten years ago (1997). That book addressed the bias toward women as victims of domestic violence, demonstrating that men were as likely to be victims as women were. This new edition retains much of the first edition with information added from more recent writings and from a study conducted by the author, a noted journalist. Cook's survey of organizations with an interest in domestic violence was designed to assess the quality of information presented by these organizations regarding the scope of violence against women. The author draws much of the material he references from the public press and from organizational reports. The book reads well and is within the reach of most people. It is lightly referenced and has no easily accessible list of sources. The author makes limited use of tables and charts. Summing Up: 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. R. T. Sigler emeritus, University of Alabama
Copyright American Library Association, used with permission.
Review by Choice Review
