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New Theory and Old Canards About Family Violence Research

NCJ Number
132126
Journal
Social Problems Volume: 38 Issue: 2 Dated: (May 1991) Pages: 180-197
Author(s)
M A Straus
Date Published
1991
Length
18 pages
Annotation
In response to three alternative viewpoints to his Presidential Address, "Discipline and Deviance: Physical Punishment of Children and Violence and Other Crime in Adulthood," Straus clarifies several key points regarding the theorized connection between physical punishment and the etiology of violence.
Abstract
He draws on his extensive prior research to justify his conclusion that criticisms of his work on family violence are unfounded. 66 references (Author abstract)

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