Author | Englander, Elizabeth Kandel |
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Title | Understanding violence [electronic resource] / Elizabeth Kandel Englander |
Imprint | Mahwah, N.J. : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2003 |
Edition | 2nd ed |
Connect to | http://www.netLibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=79430 |
Descript | x, 221 p. ; 24 cm |
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