Violence and Aggression - 9783031043888

Peter Sturmey

This book provides a conciseyetcomprehensive overview of the broadranging 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 musthave resource for researchers, academics, and upperlevel undergraduate and 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. | Peter Sturmey Violence & Aggression : Integrating Theory, Research, and in White