Understanding Violence

Name: Understanding Violence
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ISBN: 9780805860917

ISBN-10: 0805860916

ISBN-13: 9780805860917

Edition: 3rd 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Elizabeth Kandel Englander

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In this third edition of i Understanding Violence, /i author Elizabeth Kandel Englander 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, particularly its effect on children. The goal of this textbook is to give a critical review of the most relevant and important areas of research on street and family violence, examining why it is that people become violent. br br Between 1994 and 2004 the United States benefited from a dramatic decline in rates of violent crime. However, as the economy has weakened in recent years and tougher times have returned,…

Book details

List price: $56.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Publication date: 8/25/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.122
Language: English



Preface



Introduction: The Problem of Violence



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



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


References


Author Index


Subject Index