Family Violence: Legal, Medical and Social Perspectives, 5/e Harvey Wallace, CaliforniaState University, Fresno Family Violence presents a comprehensive introduction to the study of family violence and discusses current controversies in the field from three perspectives: legal, medical, and social. Family Violence is the only text on the market to provide thorough coverage of stalking, sexual harassment, andsexual violence in the workplace. *Extensive pedagogy, such as learning objectives, in-chapter exercises, end-of-chapter problems, case studies, and vignettes, enhance students' learning. *"Promising Practices" sections enable students to read about cutting-edge issues. Students are asked to test assumptions about theoretical concepts and their applicability to the field and profession. *"International Perspectives" sections allow students to view family violence from a global perspective. *"Focus Boxes" highlight pressing family violence issues of national importance. *"Practica" give students the opportunity to examine different professional dilemmas and discuss contrasting points of view.