Understanding Violence

ISBN-13: 9780805860900 / Angielski / Twarda / 2006 / 247 str.

Elizabeth Kandel Englander

Opis

This third edition of "Understanding Violence "draws on contemporary research and theory in varied fields to present a uniquely balanced, integrated, and readable summary of what we currently know about the causes and effects of violence, particular

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Contents: Preface. Introduction: The Problem of Violence. Part I: General Issues. The Numbers: How Common Is Violent Behavior Today? Social Causes of Violence. Biological and Psychological Bases of Violent Behavior. Developmental Factors and Social Learning. Media Exposure and Violence. The Biosocial Model. Part II: Special Issues. Substance Abuse and Violent Behavior. Youth Violence. Sexual Assault. Spouse Homicide. Child Abuse and Physical Punishment. Victims: The Consequences of Family Violence. Epilogue: Preventing and Controlling Violence.

O autorze

Elizabeth Kande L. Englander