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Violence : from theory to research / [edited by] Margaret A. Zahn, Henry H. Brownstein, Shelly L. Jackson.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Newark, N.J.] : LexisNexis Anderson Pub., 2004ISBN:
  • 1583605614
  • 9781583605615
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 303.6 ZAH
Contents:
Introduction. Violence: From theory to research / Henry H. Brownstein, Margaret A. Zahn, and Shelly L. Jackson -- Theories of violence. Toward a social learning model of violence and terrorism / Ronald L. Akers and Adam L. Silverman -- A general strain theory approach to violence / Charles R. Tittle -- A rational-choice approach to violence / Richard B. Felon -- Social disorganization and violene / Robert Bursik, Jr. -- Toward a radical ecology of urban violence / Michael J. Lynch -- The basic routine activity approach to crime analysis / Marcus Felson -- Feminist theories of violent behavior / Claire M. Renzetti -- Violent structures / Donald Black -- Theories of violence. Intimate partner violence and sesual assault / Mary Ann Dutton -- Youth violence: an overview / Finn-aage Esbensen -- A summary of research on drug-related violence / Helene Raskin White -- Modern lynchings / Roberta Senechal de la Roche -- Hate violence / Mark S. Hamm -- Terrorist violence / Christopher Hewitt -- Conclusion. The need for a theory of violence / Shelly L. Jackson, Henry H. Brownstein, Margaret A. Zahn, and Richard Rosenfeld.
Summary: Brings together theoretical and empirical papers prepared by noted researchers and theoreticians. The first part includes chapters by criminological theorists who apply their theory of crime particularly to violence. The second part contains chapters by researchers who look at the substantive area of their expertise through the lens of theories of violence. Each chapter is original and was written specifically for this book.

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Brings together theoretical and empirical papers prepared by noted researchers and theoreticians. The first part includes chapters by criminological theorists who apply their theory of crime particularly to violence. The second part contains chapters by researchers who look at the substantive area of their expertise through the lens of theories of violence. Each chapter is original and was written specifically for this book.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Introduction. Violence: From theory to research / Henry H. Brownstein, Margaret A. Zahn, and Shelly L. Jackson -- Theories of violence. Toward a social learning model of violence and terrorism / Ronald L. Akers and Adam L. Silverman -- A general strain theory approach to violence / Charles R. Tittle -- A rational-choice approach to violence / Richard B. Felon -- Social disorganization and violene / Robert Bursik, Jr. -- Toward a radical ecology of urban violence / Michael J. Lynch -- The basic routine activity approach to crime analysis / Marcus Felson -- Feminist theories of violent behavior / Claire M. Renzetti -- Violent structures / Donald Black -- Theories of violence. Intimate partner violence and sesual assault / Mary Ann Dutton -- Youth violence: an overview / Finn-aage Esbensen -- A summary of research on drug-related violence / Helene Raskin White -- Modern lynchings / Roberta Senechal de la Roche -- Hate violence / Mark S. Hamm -- Terrorist violence / Christopher Hewitt -- Conclusion. The need for a theory of violence / Shelly L. Jackson, Henry H. Brownstein, Margaret A. Zahn, and Richard Rosenfeld.

Brings together theoretical and empirical papers prepared by noted researchers and theoreticians. The first part includes chapters by criminological theorists who apply their theory of crime particularly to violence. The second part contains chapters by researchers who look at the substantive area of their expertise through the lens of theories of violence. Each chapter is original and was written specifically for this book.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Acknowledgments (p. v)
  • Part I Introduction: Violence: From Theory to Research (p. 1)
  • Part II Theories of Violence (p. 15)
  • Chapter 1 Toward a Social Learning Model of Violence and Terrorism (p. 19)
  • Chapter 2 A General Strain Theory Approach to Violence (p. 37)
  • Chapter 3 Control Balance Theory and Violence (p. 51)
  • Chapter 4 A Rational-Choice Approach to Violence (p. 71)
  • Chapter 5 Social Disorganization and Violence (p. 91)
  • Chapter 6 Toward a Radical Ecology of Urban Violence (p. 103)
  • Chapter 7 The Basic Routine Activity Approach to Crime Analysis (p. 121)
  • Chapter 8 Feminist Theories of Violent Behavior (p. 131)
  • Chapter 9 Violent Structures (p. 145)
  • Part III Applying Theories to Substance (p. 159)
  • Chapter 10 Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Assault (p. 161)
  • Chapter 11 Youth Violence: An Overview (p. 177)
  • Chapter 12 A Summary of Research on Drug-Related Violence (p. 195)
  • Chapter 13 Modern Lynchings (p. 213)
  • Chapter 14 Hate Violence (p. 227)
  • Chapter 15 Terrorist Violence (p. 237)
  • Part IV Conclusion: The Need for a Theory of Violence (p. 251)
  • Editors' Biographical Information (p. 263)
  • Contributors' Biographical Information (p. 265)
  • Name Index (p. 269)
  • Subject Index (p. 279)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Margaret Zahn is a professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at North Carolina State University. She is the recipient of the 2013 Herbert Bloch Award presented by the American Society of Criminology. The award recognizes outstanding service contributions to the American Society of Criminology and to the professional interests of criminology.

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