Aggression and violence : social interactionist perspectives /
In this book, distinguished scholars from social psychology, sociology, and criminology join to present an interdisciplinary perspective to the study of aggression and violence. The common denominator that unites the authors' diverse methodologies and theoretical approaches is the social intera...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C. :
American Psychological Association,
[1993]
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | In this book, distinguished scholars from social psychology, sociology, and criminology join to present an interdisciplinary perspective to the study of aggression and violence. The common denominator that unites the authors' diverse methodologies and theoretical approaches is the social interactionist perspective. The social interaction preceding aggressive behavior is emphasized, with aggression viewed as instrumental behavior that is the result of rational choice by the actor. /// In the face of perceived injustice or conflict, actors use aggression and often violence to exert social influence, express grievances, and maintain and enhance desired identities. By examining the social contexts in which aggression occurs, the authors explore why aggression occurs, what it means, and how alternative means of social control can be encouraged. /// [The book's] use of the social interactionist perspective establishes and paves the way for communication across the various disciplines on this controversial and continually challenging topic. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved). |
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| Item Description: | Based on papers originally presented at a conference held in Albany, N.Y., Apr. 5-6, 1991. Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xiii, 265 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1557981906 9781557981905 |