Understanding violence/
Elizabeth Kandel Englander.
- 3rd ed.
- Mahwah: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2007.
- viii, 247 p. ; 24 cm.
Preface 1. Introduction Part I: General Issues 2. The Numbers: How Common is Violent Behavior Today? 3. Social Causes of Violence 4. Biological and Psychological Bases of Violent Behavior 5. Developmental Factors and Social Learning 6. Media Exposure and Violence 7. The Biosocial Model Part II: Special Issues 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 References Author Index Subject Index
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Violent crimes -- United States. Violent crimes -- United States -- Psychological aspects. Criminal psychology -- United States. Violence -- United States.