Violence: The Enduring Problem

by Alex Alvarez, Ronet D. Bachman

The Fifth Edition of  The Enduring Problem offers an interdisciplinary and reader-friendly exploration of the patterns and correlations of individual and collective violent acts using the most contemporary research, theories, and cases. Responding to concerns regarding pervasive domestic and global violence, authors Alex Alvarez and Ronet Bachman address the various legislative, social, and political efforts to curb violent behavior. They incorporate a wide range of the most current cases to help readers interpret the nature and dynamics of various forms of violence. This book stands apart from other texts with its broad perspective that includes coverage of collective acts of violence such as terrorism, mob violence, and genocide.

487 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 30, 2007

Reviews

[Kait Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yeah ok im counting my textbook for my goal so what…

[Elisabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good introductory textbook about a range of topics related to violence, including genocide, domestic violence, and gang violence. It has an excellent final chapter about looking at violence as a public health issue, which is basically what I'm trying to do with my life.

[Ccsmith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great beginner text! The book was insightful, interesting, and an easy read for undergraduate students and returning learners.

[slaygirlypop · Rating 3 out of 5]

I definitely think this work could have been condensed significantly and some of the stuff in it feels like common sense but it was pretty interesting for a textbook I have to say.

[Mari · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really informative, but half of the time all this information just felt like common sense.