Understanding violence
by Englander, Elizabeth Kandel
The central theme of the book is that violence is a self-destructive behavior that may be justified at the individual level, but makes no sense from the standpoint of society in general. Violence is aggressive behavior with the intent to cause harm physically or psychologically. Although animals engage in instrumental aggression, only humans engage in hostile aggression.
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- Full title :Understanding violence / Elizabeth Kandel Englander.
Summary
The central theme of the book is that violence is a self-destructive behavior that may be justified at the individual level, but makes no sense from the standpoint of society in general. Violence is aggressive behavior with the intent to cause harm physically or psychologically. Although animals engage in instrumental aggression, only humans engage in hostile aggression.
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- Publication Date:cop. 2003.
- Edition:2e éd
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):L. Erlbaum Associates
- Place of Publication:Mahwah, N.J
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:cop. 2003.
The Physical Object
- Description:X-221 p. ; : 24 cm
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:0805836292, 9780805836295, 0805836306, 9780805836301
- oclc:ocn491468231
- LC Classification:HV6789
- Dewey Decimal:364.3
Table of Contents
1. Introduction: The problem of violence. -- 2. The numbers: how common is violent behavior today? -- 3. Social causes of violence. -- 4. Biogical and psychological bases of violent behavior. -- 5. Developmental factors and social learning. -- 6. Media exposure and violence. -- 7. The biosocial model. -- 8. Substance abuse and violent behavior. -- 9. Youth violence. -- 10. Sexual assault. -- 11. Spouse homicide. -- 12. Child abuse and physical punishment. -- 13. Victims: the consequences of family violence. -- 14. Epilogue: Preventing and controlling violence.
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