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Aggression and Violence

- A Social Psychological Perspective

About Aggression and Violence

This book provides a scholarly overview of aggression and violence by internationally renowned researchers in the field Multiple perspectives are taken, including social psychology, cognitive neuroscience, psychophysiology, gender studies, developmental psychology, and family studies. It looks at the two major risk factors for aggressive behavior: individual and contextual. Common individual and group-wide targets of violence are also examined. Other contemporary issues covered include gun violence, the role of the media, cyberbullying and terrorism. The book concludes with work showing how we may make the world a more peaceful place by preventing and reducing aggression and violence.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781138859883
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 330
  • Published:
  • October 31, 2016
  • Dimensions:
  • 237x161x26 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 606 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: March 30, 2025

Description of Aggression and Violence

This book provides a scholarly overview of aggression and violence by internationally renowned researchers in the field Multiple perspectives are taken, including social psychology, cognitive neuroscience, psychophysiology, gender studies, developmental psychology, and family studies. It looks at the two major risk factors for aggressive behavior: individual and contextual. Common individual and group-wide targets of violence are also examined. Other contemporary issues covered include gun violence, the role of the media, cyberbullying and terrorism. The book concludes with work showing how we may make the world a more peaceful place by preventing and reducing aggression and violence.

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