Under the aegis of the two grandes dames of international
studies in psychology, 23 experts examine violence in all of its
multivarious forms around the world. They find that it is present
in practically every society, at every socioeconomic level, and in
every age group. The first group of essays look at violence as a
societal phenomenon--its motivational aspects as related to, for
example, terrorism or machismo. The second group of essays discuss
violence involving children--incest, trauma, delinquency, school
violence, and the death penalty for youths. The last section looks
at adult violence, particularly within the family. Marital
violence, domestic violence, substance abuse, women and crime, and
maltreatment of elders are all presented. The consensus of the
study is that the eradication of violence is essential to a better
world and is possible. Proof of its possibility is given in the
concluding description of life in Ladakh, a peaceable society of
Tibetans in northwestern India.
General
Imprint: |
Praeger Publishers Inc
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
1995 |
First published: |
1995 |
Authors: |
Leonore Loeb Adler
• Florence L. Denmark
|
Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
248 |
Edition: |
New |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-275-94873-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
General
|
LSN: |
0-275-94873-0 |
Barcode: |
9780275948733 |
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