Violence

Name: Violence
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ISBN: 9780737733655

ISBN-10: 0737733659

ISBN-13: 9780737733655

Edition: 2008

Authors: Louise I. Gerdes

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Today's media is focused on a pendulum of topics, at one side is constant coverage of reality stars who are famous for just being famous, and on the other side is constant reports of violence and violent crime at the local, national, and global level. What is the real story about violence? Across four chapters, readers will evaluate whether violence is a serious problem, the factors that contribute to human violence, the factors that lead to youth violence, and how society should respond to violence. Video games and gun control are among the specific topics presented.

Book details

List price: $34.80
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date: 12/20/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.682
Language: English



Foreword


Introduction



Is Violence a Serious Problem?


Chapter Preface



Violent Crime Is a Serious Problem




Violent Crime Is Decreasing




School Violence Threatens American Youth




School Violence Is a Decreasing Problem



Domestic Violence Is a Serious Problem




The Problem of Domestic Violence Is Exaggerated



Periodical Bibliography



What Factors Contribute to Human Violence?


Chapter Preface



Human Violence Is a Product of Natural Selection




Violence Is Not the Only Path to Evolutionary Success




Blacks and Hispanics Are More Likely to Commit Violent Crimes




Higher Minority Crime Rates Do Not Justify White Fear or Racial Profiling




The Causes of Domestic Violence Are Complex




American Culture Promotes Violence



Periodical Bibliography



What Factors Lead to Youth Violence?


Chapter Preface



Violent Video Games and Aggressive Behavior in Children Are Linked




The Link Between Violent Video Games and Youth Violence Is Unproven




Gang Membership Increases Youth Violence




Bullying Is a Key Factor in Threats of Youth Violence




Parenting by Peers Explains Youth Violence



Periodical Bibliography



How Should Society Respond to Violence?


Chapter Preface



Gun Control Laws Reduce Violent Crime




Gun Control Laws Do Not Reduce Violent Crime




Tougher Sentencing Guidelines Reduce Violent Crime



Tougher Sentencing Guidelines Do Not Reduce Violent Crime




Zero-Tolerance Policies at U.S. Schools Are Necessary



Zero-Tolerance Policies at U.S. Schools Are Unnecessary




Promoting Marriage Will Reduce Domestic Violence




Promoting Marriage Will Not Reduce Domestic Violence


Periodical Bibliography


For Further Discussion


Organizations to Contact


Bibliography of Books


Index