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Violence: The Enduring Problem
"Violence and disorder constitute the primal problem of American history, the dark reverse of the coin of freedom and abundance." ―David T. Courtwright
Beginning with a definition of violence and then introducing their primary theme, the interconnectedness of all violent crime, authors Alex Alvarez and Ronet Bachman employ the most up-to-date research, theories, and cases in their broad, interdisciplinary analysis of the patterns and correlates of violence. With a highly engaging writing style, the authors of The Enduring Problem explore a number of different types of both individual and collective violent acts and examine the linkages, behaviors, ideas, perceptions, and justifications that connect these different types of violence. Inspired generally by the fear of the pervasive violence in the world and more specifically by the recent Virginia Tech massacre, the text also addresses legislative, social, and political efforts to curb violent behavior.
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Intended Audience
This is an ideal core text for undergraduate and graduate courses such as Violence and Abuse, Sociology of Violence and Abuse, Violence in America, and Violent Crime in departments of criminology, criminal justice, sociology, political science, and social work.
Beginning with a definition of violence and then introducing their primary theme, the interconnectedness of all violent crime, authors Alex Alvarez and Ronet Bachman employ the most up-to-date research, theories, and cases in their broad, interdisciplinary analysis of the patterns and correlates of violence. With a highly engaging writing style, the authors of The Enduring Problem explore a number of different types of both individual and collective violent acts and examine the linkages, behaviors, ideas, perceptions, and justifications that connect these different types of violence. Inspired generally by the fear of the pervasive violence in the world and more specifically by the recent Virginia Tech massacre, the text also addresses legislative, social, and political efforts to curb violent behavior.
Key Features
Intended Audience
This is an ideal core text for undergraduate and graduate courses such as Violence and Abuse, Sociology of Violence and Abuse, Violence in America, and Violent Crime in departments of criminology, criminal justice, sociology, political science, and social work.
360 pages, Paperback
First published October 30, 2007
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October 16, 2024
Yeah ok im counting my textbook for my goal so what…
November 2, 2016
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.
March 18, 2014
Great beginner text! The book was insightful, interesting, and an easy read for undergraduate students and returning learners.
October 15, 2023
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.
November 30, 2023
Really informative, but half of the time all this information just felt like common sense.
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