The Psychology of Nonviolence and Aggression

ISBN-13: 9780230545540 / Angielski / Twarda / 2008 / 256 str.

Vinod Kool

Opis

Kool draws on recent research to illustrate that whilst the control of violence is a reaction to aggression, nonviolence is, by contrast, an active behaviour. The book explores a wide survey of theories and examples, spanning ideas in cognition, motivation and behaviour that will provide students with an engaging entry point to the subject.

Spis treści

Understanding and measuring nonviolence.- Human aggression.- Cognition and self-control: The engine and brakes of nonviolence.- Motivation: The fuel of non-violence.- The non-violent individuals: Who are they?.- Conflict resolution.- The role of psychology of nonviolence in the 21st century.

O autorze

V. K. KOOL is a Professor of Psychology at the State University of New York, USA. His previous teaching positions have included posts at the University of Wisconsin and the University of Oregon. He is considered a leading authority in this area and has written two academic books that were seen as positive additions to the field.