Understanding violence/ Elizabeth Kandel Englander.
Material type: TextPublication details: Mahwah: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2007Edition: 3rd edDescription: viii, 247 p. ; 24 cmISBN: 0805860916Subject(s): Violent crimes -- United States | Violent crimes -- United States -- Psychological aspects | Criminal psychology -- United States | Violence -- United StatesDDC classification: 303.62Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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General Books | Central Library, Sikkim University General Book Section | 303.62 ENG/U (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | P05419 |
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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