Interpersonal Violent Behaviors

Download or read book Interpersonal Violent Behaviors written by R. Barry Ruback and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This expanded book version of a special issue of the journal Violence and Victims analyzes the social and cultural factors that influence violent behaviors. The editors and contributors discuss the latest findings and gaps in current research and theory in order to gain valid theoretical bases to investigate and control violent behaviors. Topics include cross-cultural studies of interpersonal violence, gender variations in violence across societies, a cross-national analysis of violence by and against women, and regional differences in homicide rates in the United States. Researchers, academics, and other professionals in sociology, criminology, and psychology, as well as students in these fields will find this book a welcome addition to their collection.