AuthorEnglander, Elizabeth Kandel
TitleUnderstanding violence [electronic resource] / Elizabeth Kandel Englander
Imprint Mahwah, N.J. : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2003
Edition 2nd ed
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Descript x, 221 p. ; 24 cm

CONTENT

Introduction: The Problem of Violence -- 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 -- 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


SUBJECT

  1. Violent crimes -- United States
  2. Violent crimes -- United States -- Psychological aspects
  3. Criminal psychology -- United States
  4. Violence -- United States
  5. Electronic books.