This work overviews current research on the causes, forms, prevention, and treatment of intimate partner violence (IPV). Emphasis is on understanding the development of IPV perpetration by itself and in the context of various risk factors. Some topics examined include theoretical approaches to the etiology of partner violence, partner violence and child maltreatment, prevention of adolescent dating abuse, and gender symmetry in partner violence. The readership for the book includes students and professionals in social work, criminal justice, victims' rights, public health, nursing, medicine, and public policy. Whitaker is director of the National SafeCare Training and Research Center and professor of public health at Georgia State University. Lutzker is director of the Center for Healthy Development at Georgia State University. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)