Surviving sexual violence /

This small book is an exploration of the experiences of 60 British women who volunteered for this study of survivors of sexual violence. The self-selected, small sample involved in this study makes this book of limited value to American researchers and professionals. However, the overview of social science research on rape, incest, sexual abuse, and domestic violence could be useful to advanced students who wish to further their research with additional readings. Kelly does analyze the deficiencies of prior research that emphasized the victimization of women. One of the better sources for programs and ongoing research is the Stone Center for Developmental Services and Studies at Wellesley College, Massachusetts. Included in the "Works in Progress" series are papers by respected psychiatrist Judith Herman (Sexual Violence, 1984) and a project report by Carolyn Sparks and Bat-Ami Bar On (A Social Change Approach to the Prevention of Sexual Violence Toward Women, 1985). For upper-division undergraduates and up. G. M. Greenberg Western Michigan University