Understanding Violence, Third Edition

by Englander, Elizabeth Kandel

• ISBN13: 9780805860900
• ISBN10: 0805860908
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-08-29
• Publisher: Lawrence Erlbau

Summary

In this third edition ofUnderstanding Violence,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. 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, the crime rate has shown signs of a modest increase.Understanding Violencecomes at this important juncture. The text is arranged into two sections, one of which focuses on broader issues, and another centering on specific types of abuse. This new edition will be a powerful text for all those interested in violent offenders and their victims.

Author Biography

Elizabeth Kandel Englander, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology at Bridgewater State College and the founder and Director of the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
Introduction: The Problem of Violence	p. 1
General Issues
The Numbers: How Common Is Violent Behavior Today?	p. 15
Social Causes of Violence	p. 43
Biological and Psychological Bases of Violent Behavior	p. 63
Developmental Factors and Social Learning	p. 97
Media Exposure and Violence	p. 112
The Biosocial Model	p. 119
Special Issues
Substance Abuse and Violent Behavior	p. 133
Youth Violence	p. 139
Sexual Assault	p. 149
Spouse Homicide	p. 156
Child Abuse and Physical Punishment	p. 165
Victims: The Consequences of Family Violence	p. 181
Epilogue: Preventing and Controlling Violence	p. 193
References	p. 199
Author Index	p. 229
Subject Index	p. 241
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