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The social movements that Professor Toch examines in this book,
originally published in 1966, range from the Black Muslims to food
faddists, and the founders of these movements range from Hitler to
Joan of Arc. Why do people join social movements? How do such
movements serve the needs of their members, and what unique social
problems do they cause? What are the typical consequences of
membership? What gives rise to social movements, and how can we
evaluate them? In The Social Psychology of Social Movements Hans
Toch provides answers to these questions. It is impossible to avoid
in a study of this sort the universal human implications of social
movements, the latent tragedy and despair which involvement in such
collective action implies. The humour, adversity and pathos is
equally evident in many of the examples which Professor Toch
describes. But he provides a sympathetic objectivity, and is at
pains to provide a systematic psychological survey of large,
ideologically orientated groups and their members in general.
The social movements that Professor Toch examines in this book,
originally published in 1966, range from the Black Muslims to food
faddists, and the founders of these movements range from Hitler to
Joan of Arc. Why do people join social movements? How do such
movements serve the needs of their members, and what unique social
problems do they cause? What are the typical consequences of
membership? What gives rise to social movements, and how can we
evaluate them? In The Social Psychology of Social Movements Hans
Toch provides answers to these questions. It is impossible to avoid
in a study of this sort the universal human implications of social
movements, the latent tragedy and despair which involvement in such
collective action implies. The humour, adversity and pathos is
equally evident in many of the examples which Professor Toch
describes. But he provides a sympathetic objectivity, and is at
pains to provide a systematic psychological survey of large,
ideologically orientated groups and their members in general.
This seminal book offers an insightful portrait of chronic
predatory offenders, problem police officers, and others with a
demonstrated propensity for violent conduct. Dr. Toch explores the
personal motives, attitudes, assumptions, and perceptions of men
who are recurrently violent. How patterned and consistent is the
violence of such men? What are the dynamics of their escalating
encounters? What personal dispositions and orientations are most
apt to lead to violence? What can these observations tell us about
the nature of human interaction, and violence itself? Violent Men
offers not only scholarly research on violence, but also a sense of
the humanity of its subjects. This special, 25th Anniversary
Edition of Violent Men confronts recent debates over police
violence, describes new clinical applications, and offers
reflections from preeminent scholars on the widespread impact and
enduring power of Dr. Toch's classic work.
Contributing Authors Include Robert S. Redmount, Jerry S. Cohen,
Harry A. Gair, And Many Others.
Contributing Authors Include Robert S. Redmount, Jerry S. Cohen,
Harry A. Gair, And Many Others.
Robert Johnson and Hans Toch's Crime and Punishment: Inside Views
is an edited volume of original essays written by offenders "in
their own words." The book provides a unique, inside view of crime,
prisoners, and the experience of punishment.
These essays represent the worldviews of 52 offenders, introducing
the reader to the forces that shaped their lives and compelled them
to commit crimes, their struggles with their own feelings, and
their experiences--often rocky--with prison life and the criminal
justice system.
Crime and Punishment: Inside Views is useful as a supplement for
courses in criminal justice, corrections, and criminology. It
illuminates a wide array of individuals, settings, and issues,
offering a stimulating introduction to the study of crime and
punishment. These writings will sharpen student's critical thinking
skills as they compare and judge these offenders' own words against
the context of their textbooks. Editors Johnson and Toch's
insightful introductions and commentaries at the beginning of each
section and each essay serve as a useful "road map," framing the
various writings and putting them into perspective.
Although the prevalence of police-citizen conflict has diminished
in recent decades, police use of excessive force remains a concern
of police departments nationwide. This timely book focuses on what
is known and what still needs to be learned to understand, prevent,
and remediate police abuse of force. The topics covered include: a
theory of police abuse of force; the causes of police brutality;
measures of its prevalence; the violence-prone police officer;
public opinion about police abuse of force; the issue of race;
officer selection, training, and attitudes; police unions and
police culture; administrative review; procedural justice and the
review of citizen complaints; the role of lawsuits; and a survey of
police brutality abroad. In the final chapter Geller and Toch
suggest new directions for research and practical innovations in
law enforcement, from which both police and citizens can benefit.
The contributors to this volume are scholars of criminology,
criminal justice, social psychology, law, and public
administration; former police managers; a police union leader;
civilian oversight agency administrators and analysts; civil
liberties advocates; police litigation expert witnesses; and media
commentators. The combination of theoretical and practical
perspectives makes this book ideal for students and scholars of
democratic policing and for those in police departments,
government, and the media charged with addressing and understanding
the problem of improper exercise of force.
In Cop Watch: Spectators, Social Media, and Police Reform, renowned
social psychologist Hans Toch takes stock of the vast changes in
police procedures that have occurred over the last half-century by
examining the evolving role of spectators to police-citizen
interactions. This sympathetic and informed analysis details the
concerns of both disgruntled citizens and unsettled police. Their
interactions are played out on a broad stage, from 1960s riots and
Kerner Commission findings, to 2011 accusations of police brutality
in Seattle. In this unflinching examination of the power of the
crowd and society to shape police practice, Toch provides a
uniquely compelling look at the struggles and complexities of
policing in a volatile world.
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