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OverviewThis book provides a concise-yet-comprehensive overview of the broad-ranging topics in the field of violence and aggression. It uses a functional approach that acknowledges the evolutionary, cultural, and operant nature of violence and aggression. The book defines the nature of different forms of violence and aggression; examines epidemiology and risk factors; describes biological, cultural and individual causes; and discusses individual and societal prevention and treatment. Key areas of coverage include: Epidemiology of violence and aggression. Biological and social causes of violence and aggression. Cultural interventions, psychotherapies, and individual biological interventions. The effects of violence and aggression in special populations. Violence and Aggression: Integrating Theory, Research, and Practice is a must-have resource for researchers, academics, and upper-level undergraduateand graduate students in forensic psychology, public health, criminology/criminal justice, developmental psychology, psychotherapy/counseling, psychiatry, social work, educational policy and politics, health psychology, nursing, and behavioral therapy/rehabilitation. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter SturmeyPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Edition: 1st ed. 2022 Weight: 0.975kg ISBN: 9783031043857ISBN 10: 3031043855 Pages: 520 Publication Date: 24 August 2022 Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Professional & Vocational , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsPart I: Introductory Concepts of Violence and Aggression.- Chapter 1. Definitions of Violence and Aggression.- Chapter 2. Epidemiology of Violence and Aggression.- Part II: Causes of Violence and Aggression.- Chapter 3. Biological Causes of Violence and Aggression.- Chapter 4. Social Causes of Violence and Aggression: Cultural Evolution.- Chapter 5. Social Causes of Violence and Aggression: Individual Learning.- Part III: Prevention and Treatment of Violence and Aggression.- Chapter 6. Cultural Interventions for Violence and Aggression.- Chapter 7. Psychotherapies.- Chapter 8. Individual Biological Interventions.- Chapter 9. Special Populations.ReviewsAuthor InformationPeter Sturmey, Ph.D., is professor of psychology at Queens College and The Graduate Center, City University of New York. He has published more than 200 papers, 50 chapters, and 20 authored and edited books on developmental disabilities, behavior analysis, clinical psychology and evidence-based practice. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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