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- catalog abstract "While national awareness of the issue of battering has increased in recent years, certain myths regarding abusive relationships still endure, including the idea that all batterers are alike. After their decade of research with more than 200 couples, the authors conclude that not all batterers are alike, nor is the progression of their violence always predictable. But they have found that batterers tend to fall into one of two categories, which they call "Pit Bulls" and "Cobras." Pit Bulls, men whose emotions quickly boil over, are driven by deep insecurity and an unhealthy dependence on the mates whom they abuse. Cobras, on the other hand, are cool and methodical as they inflict pain and humiliation on their spouses or lovers. Cobras have often been physically or sexually abused themselves, frequently in childhood, and tend to see violence as an unavoidable part of life. Knowing which type a batterer is can be crucial to gauging whether an abusive relationship is salvageable (Pit Bulls can sometimes be helped through therapy) or whether the situation is beyond repair. Using the stories of several couples in their study, Jacobson and Gottman look at the dynamics of abusive relationships, refuting prevalent myths. Never underestimating the inherent risk or danger involved, the authors discuss how women in their study group prepared themselves to leave an abusive relationship, where a battered woman can get help, and how she can keep herself safe.".
- catalog contributor b10668856.
- catalog contributor b10668857.
- catalog coverage "United States".
- catalog created "1998.".
- catalog date "1998".
- catalog date "1998.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "1998.".
- catalog description "1. A Unique Research Project on Domestic Violence -- 2. Basic Facts About Battering: Myths Vs. Realities -- 3. The Dynamics of Battering: The Anatomy of Violent Arguments -- 4. A Closer Look at Cobra Relationships -- 5. More About Pit Bull Relationships -- 6. When Do Battered Women Leave Abusive Relationships? -- 7. When Does the Abuse Stop? -- 8. Rehabilitating Batterers -- 9. When You're Ready to Leave -- 10. Ending Domestic Violence Against Women.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references and index.".
- catalog description "While national awareness of the issue of battering has increased in recent years, certain myths regarding abusive relationships still endure, including the idea that all batterers are alike. After their decade of research with more than 200 couples, the authors conclude that not all batterers are alike, nor is the progression of their violence always predictable. But they have found that batterers tend to fall into one of two categories, which they call "Pit Bulls" and "Cobras." Pit Bulls, men whose emotions quickly boil over, are driven by deep insecurity and an unhealthy dependence on the mates whom they abuse. Cobras, on the other hand, are cool and methodical as they inflict pain and humiliation on their spouses or lovers. Cobras have often been physically or sexually abused themselves, frequently in childhood, and tend to see violence as an unavoidable part of life. Knowing which type a batterer is can be crucial to gauging whether an abusive relationship is salvageable (Pit Bulls can sometimes be helped through therapy) or whether the situation is beyond repair. Using the stories of several couples in their study, Jacobson and Gottman look at the dynamics of abusive relationships, refuting prevalent myths. Never underestimating the inherent risk or danger involved, the authors discuss how women in their study group prepared themselves to leave an abusive relationship, where a battered woman can get help, and how she can keep herself safe.".
- catalog extent "304 p. ;".
- catalog hasFormat "When men batter women.".
- catalog identifier "0684814471".
- catalog isFormatOf "When men batter women.".
- catalog issued "1998".
- catalog issued "1998.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New York : Simon & Schuster,".
- catalog relation "When men batter women.".
- catalog spatial "United States".
- catalog spatial "United States.".
- catalog subject "362.82/92/0973 21".
- catalog subject "Abused women United States.".
- catalog subject "Abusive men Counseling of United States.".
- catalog subject "Abusive men Rehabilitation United States.".
- catalog subject "Battered Women".
- catalog subject "HV6626.2 .J33 1998".
- catalog subject "Men psychology".
- catalog subject "Wife abuse United States.".
- catalog tableOfContents "1. A Unique Research Project on Domestic Violence -- 2. Basic Facts About Battering: Myths Vs. Realities -- 3. The Dynamics of Battering: The Anatomy of Violent Arguments -- 4. A Closer Look at Cobra Relationships -- 5. More About Pit Bull Relationships -- 6. When Do Battered Women Leave Abusive Relationships? -- 7. When Does the Abuse Stop? -- 8. Rehabilitating Batterers -- 9. When You're Ready to Leave -- 10. Ending Domestic Violence Against Women.".
- catalog title "When men batter women : new insights into ending abusive relationships / Neil S. Jacobson, John M. Gottman.".
- catalog type "text".