Psychology of Interpersonal Violence

The Psychology of Interpersonal Violence is a textbook which gives comprehensive coverage of interpersonal violence - exploring the various violent acts that occur between individuals in contemporary society.
 
* Examines in detail the controversial use of corporal punishment
* Explores ways that psychology can add to our understanding of interpersonal violence
* Offers directions for future research that can help to prevent or reduce incidents of interpersonal violence

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface and Acknowledgements ix
 
1 Interpersonal Violence 1
 
2 "Everyday" Violence 33
 
3 Violence at Home 73
 
4 Criminal Violence 93
 
5 Sexual Violence 119
 
6 Where To Next? 147
 
References 153
 
Index 203

Über den Autor / die Autorin

Clive Hollin is Emeritus Professor of Criminological Psychology in the School of Psychology at The University of Leicester, UK. He is the author/editor of 21 books on topics relating to violence and criminal behavior. Hollin has also worked as a psychologist in prisons, the Youth Treatment Service, special hospitals, and regional secure units, and is a recipient of The Senior Award for Distinguished Contribution to the Field of Legal, Criminological and Forensic Psychology from The British Psychological Society.

Zusammenfassung

The Psychology of Interpersonal Violence is a textbook which gives comprehensive coverage of interpersonal violence - exploring the various violent acts that occur between individuals in contemporary society.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Clive R Hollin, Clive R. Hollin, Clive R. (University of Leicester Hollin, Clive R. (University of Leicester) Hollin, CR Hollin, Hollin Clive R.
• Verlag: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Taschenbuch
• Erschienen: 31.12.2015
• EAN: 9781118598504
• ISBN: 978-1-118-59850-4
• Seiten: 224
• Themen: Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik > Psychologie; Sachbuch > Psychologie, Esoterik, Spiritualität, Anthroposophie > Psychologie: Allgemeines, Nachschlagewerke; Psychologie, forensische Psychologie, Psychology, forensic psychology, Violence and abuse in society