The Psychology of Interpersonal Violence

ISBN-13: 9781118598498 / Angielski / Twarda / 2016 / 224 str.

Hollin, Clive R.

Opis

The Psychology of Interpersonal Violence is a textbook which gives comprehensive coverage of interpersonal violence - exploring the various violent acts that occur between individuals in contemporary society.

• Examines in detail the controversial use of corporal punishment
• Explores ways that psychology can add to our understanding of interpersonal violence
• Offers directions for future research that can help to prevent or reduce incidents of interpersonal violence

The Psychology of Interpersonal Violence is a textbook which gives comprehensive coverage of interpersonal violence – exploring the various violent acts that occur between individuals in contemporary society.

Spis treści

Preface and Acknowledgements ix

1 Interpersonal Violence 1

2 "Everyday" Violence 33

3 Violence at Home 73

4 Criminal Violence 93

5 Sexual Violence 119

6 Where To Next? 147

References 153

Index 203

O autorze

Clive Hollin is Emeritus Professor of Criminological Psychology in the School of Psychology at The University of Leicester, UK. He is the author/editor of 21 books on topics relating to violence and criminal behavior. Hollin has also worked as a psychologist in prisons, the Youth Treatment Service, special hospitals, and regional secure units, and is a recipient of The Senior Award for Distinguished Contribution to the Field of Legal, Criminological and Forensic Psychology from The British Psychological Society.