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OverviewSolutions to a complex problem This book gives us greater insight into the problems that face young black men in America. Since violence is epidemic among young black males, this book is 'must reading' for anyone seeking solutions to this crisis. -Alvin F. Poussaint, clinical professor of psychiatry, Harvard Medical SchoolThis powerful book discusses the causes and effects of the high rates of black-on-black violence, and examines circumstances that lead to arguments and violent confrontations. Full Product DetailsAuthor: William OliverPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc Imprint: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S. Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.345kg ISBN: 9780787943059ISBN 10: 0787943053 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 18 September 1998 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsIlluminating one of the central problems of our time, Oliver lets us listen to violence; perpetrators describe their violent involvement and discuss their disclosures. No one has come closer to providing an insider's view of violent encounters in the inner city. --Hans Toch, distinguished professor, State University of New York at Albany This book gives us greater insight into the problems that face young black men in America. Since violence is epidemic among young black males, this book is ?must reading' for anyone seeking solutions to this crisis. --Alvin F. Poussaint, clinical professor of psychiatry, Harvard Medical School Riveting and compelling. I highly recommAnd this book. It should be required reading for those who truly want to understand and solve one of society's most complex problems?violence in America. --Richard Majors, past chairman and cofounder, National Council of African American Men and coauthor of Cool Pose: The Dilemmas of Black Manhood in America This book provides insights that authentically depict the experiences of many black men. This book helps to increase our understanding about those factors that shape black men's attitudes and behaviors associated with violence. --Oliver J. Williams, associate professor of social work, University of Minnesota Illuminating one of the central problems of our time, Oliver lets us listen to violence; perpetrators describe their violent involvement and discuss their disclosures. No one has come closer to providing an insider's view of violent encounters in the inner city. --Hans Toch, distinguished professor, State University of New York at Albany <br> This book gives us greater insight into the problems that face young black men in America. Since violence is epidemic among young black males, this book is ?must reading' for anyone seeking solutions to this crisis. --Alvin F. Poussaint, clinical professor of psychiatry, Harvard Medical School <br> Riveting and compelling. I highly recommAnd this book. It should be required reading for those who truly want to understand and solve one of society's most complex problems?violence in America. --Richard Majors, past chairman and cofounder, National Council of African American Men and coauthor of Cool Pose: The Dilemmas of Black Manhood in Ame Illuminating one of the central problems of our time, Oliver lets us listen to violence; perpetrators describe their violent involvement and discuss their disclosures. No one has come closer to providing an insider's view of violent encounters in the inner city. — Hans Toch, distinguished professor, State University of New York at Albany<p> This book gives us greater insight into the problems that face young black men in America. Since violence is epidemic among young black males, this book is ?must reading' for anyone seeking solutions to this crisis. — Alvin F. Poussaint, clinical professor of psychiatry, Harvard Medical School<p> Riveting and compelling. I highly recommAnd this book. It should be required reading for those who truly want to understand and solve one of society's most complex problems?violence in America. — Richard Majors, past chairman and cofounder, National Council of African American Men and coauthor of Cool Pose: The Dilemmas of Black Manhood in America<p> This book provides insights that authentically depict the experiences of many black men. This book helps to increase our understanding about those factors that shape black men's attitudes and behaviors associated with violence. — Oliver J. Williams, associate professor of social work, University of Minnesota Author InformationWILLIAM OLIVER is assistant professor of criminal justice at Indiana University and board member of the Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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