Violence in America - Protest, Rebellion, Reform (Paperback)

An excellent companion to Violence in America: The History of Crime, this volume provides fascinating insight into recently developed theories on the sources of recurring conflict in American society. With their main focus on traumatic issues that have generated group violence and continue to do so, the contributors discuss the most intractable source of social and political conflict in our history--the resistance of Black Americans to their inferior status, and the efforts of White Americans to keep them there. Other intriguing topics include the emergence and decline of political terrorism and the continuation of violent threats from right-wing extremists, such as the Klan, the Order, and the Aryan nations. The basic assumption underlying all interpretations is that group violence grows out of the dynamics of social change and political contention. The idea presented is that the origins, processes, and outcomes of group violence, like the causes and consequences of crime, must be understood and dealt with in their social contexts. This volume is essential reading for students and professionals in history, criminology, victimology, political science, and other related areas. SEE QUOTE W/ VOLUME ONE

General

Imprint:	Sage Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Violence, Cooperation, Peace
Release date:	July 1989
First published:	June 1989
Editors:	Ted Robert Gurr
Dimensions:	215 x 139 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	528
ISBN-13:	978-0-8039-3230-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Violence in society > General
LSN:	0-8039-3230-8
Barcode:	9780803932302

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