Violence has been a part of the human condition for a long time. Evidence from the distant past of hominids shows traces of violence inflicted by other hominids. The history of our own species has more than its share of violent encounters--sometimes rising to the level of sheer brutality. Indeed, the examples of human inhumanity are so numerous and so diverse, one might entertain the thesis that violence is hardwired, as it were, into the genetic makeup of our species. The thesis underlying this book is that in order to better understand violence, it is important to examine anger and aggression and the interrelationship among the three concepts. Feelings of anger often precede aggressive and violent acts. If we learn how to control anger better, we can expect a reduction in violent acts. And aggression itself may be channeled into behaviors which can be useful rather than destructive. This book addresses the problem of anger by using an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on research from psychology, anthropology, sociology and history as well as statistical data provided by criminologists.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Mcfarland & Co Inc
ISBN-13
9780786409037
eBay Product ID (ePID)
94453190
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Sexual Abuse
Author
Paul R. Robbins
Publication Name
Anger, Aggression and Violence: an Interdisciplinary Approach
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2000
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
215 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
229mm
Item Width
152mm
Item Weight
303g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Paul R. Robbins
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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