Men's Work: How to Stop the Violence That Tears Our Lives Apart

Sexual harassment child abuse incest rape murder war--it's impossible today to hear a news report and not be informed of violent acts perpetrated by men. Acknowledging that there are no easy answers to the problem of male violence--particularly in a world that seems to thrive on aggression and physical force--Men's Work reaches straight to its root causes. In his ground-breaking work author Paul Kivel helps men confront the political social and personal forces that generate and reward misogyny hatred anger and violent behavior. Combining years of personal study and reflection with his work with men in the Oakland Men's Project Men's Work presents an innovative and workable approach to stopping male violence. Kivel shows men how to reclaim the power and responsibility needed to unlearn the lessons of control and aggression. Paul Kivel is a nationally known expert on men's issues. Through his work at the Oakland Men's Project he helps men confront and change violent behaviors and teaches alternatives to violence in their relationships. He also trains teachers therapists probation officers and agency staff who work with men exploring such topics as male/female relationships alternatives to violence family violence and sexual assault. Kivel resides in Oakland California.

Paperback: 328 pages

Publisher: Hazelden Publishing; 2nd edition (October 7 1998)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1568382332

ISBN-13: 978-1568382333

Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.8 x 8.4 inches

Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces