Reviews the book by Lalumire et al (see record 2005-00308-000) which examines why some men are pr... more Reviews the book by Lalumire et al (see record 2005-00308-000) which examines why some men are prone to rape, offers probable causes for this inclination, and provides a comprehensive review of scientific studies of coercive sex. The authors are critical of many current conceptions of male rape; moreover, they view interventions based on these conceptions as ineffective, at least in part, they believe, because the conceptions are faulty. They devote the majority of their book to fleshing out and providing support for this three-group/three-pathway model of rape and antisocialism rooted in evolutionary history, and they repeatedly emphasize the importance of an empirically grounded theory to inform effective intervention and prevention programs for rapists, yet there are clearly shortcomings to their own theoretical approach. Much of this book is highly readable, although other sections are rather densely packed with findings from relevant studies. Undergraduates could probably read and enjoy the sections on sexual aggression historically, cross-culturally, and in animals. The bulk of the book seems more appropriate for graduate courses and professionals. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)
Reviews the book by Lalumire et al (see record 2005-00308-000) which examines why some men are pr... more Reviews the book by Lalumire et al (see record 2005-00308-000) which examines why some men are prone to rape, offers probable causes for this inclination, and provides a comprehensive review of scientific studies of coercive sex. The authors are critical of many current conceptions of male rape; moreover, they view interventions based on these conceptions as ineffective, at least in part, they believe, because the conceptions are faulty. They devote the majority of their book to fleshing out and providing support for this three-group/three-pathway model of rape and antisocialism rooted in evolutionary history, and they repeatedly emphasize the importance of an empirically grounded theory to inform effective intervention and prevention programs for rapists, yet there are clearly shortcomings to their own theoretical approach. Much of this book is highly readable, although other sections are rather densely packed with findings from relevant studies. Undergraduates could probably read and enjoy the sections on sexual aggression historically, cross-culturally, and in animals. The bulk of the book seems more appropriate for graduate courses and professionals. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)
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