| When 'love' Strikes: Social Sciences, Ethics and Theology on Family Violence Contributor(s): Dillen, A. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9042920289 ISBN-13: 9789042920286 Publisher: Peeters OUR PRICE: $34.20 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy - Religion | Christian Theology - Ethics - Language Arts & Disciplines |
| Dewey: 364 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.5" W x 8.7" (1.05 lbs) 362 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The family many people long for is a 'safe haven', a place of love. Nevertheless, in many cases this 'love' becomes dangerous or violent. Idealistic views on the family can veil violence in the family. How should we speak about families in order to make visible both the hard realities of some families as well as the positive feelings and experiences? The existence of violence in families challenges many of our presuppositions. When 'love' strikes contains various studies on the theme of violence in families, focussing on four key relational axes. This book deals with violence between partners, between siblings and violence done to children and to elderly people or parents. Family violence is analysed from ethical, philosophical and theological perspectives. The book brings together different views on the relationship between Christianity and different forms of family violence. It offers resources for theologians, ministers, (pastoral) counsellors, chaplains, social workers, psychologists and therapists who are confronted with violence in families. |