Rape in Marraige

by Diana E.H. Russell

Book Overview

"This is a groundbreaking contribution to the literature of sexual assault and family violence." --Susan Brownmiller

" Russell] has done a superb study which yields comprehensive and undeniable findings about a subject no one had even whispered about before . . . a classic work." --Phyllis Chesler

One out of seven American women who have ever been married has been raped by a husband or ex-husband. Written by the principal investigator...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253205638
• ISBN13: 9780253205636
• Release Date: April 1990
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Powerful

You must be ready to read this book. Very Mature content. Extremely insightful. If you are not sure what rape in Marriage is, please pick up this book ! You are not alone. I was amazed @ the testimomials I read & how they all in one way or another touched me. Very powerful book & highly recommend this for any who thinks this is happening or has gone through the process of knowing it happened. WE still need reassurance & validation, & this book will give you both, stay strong for you are not alone & you are a survivor !