| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 265 pages) |
| Note |
Based on papers originally presented at a conference held in Albany, N.Y., Apr. 5-6, 1991. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Social interactionist perspectives on aggression and violence : an introduction / Richard B. Felson and James T. Tedeschi -- Aggression and control. Grievances : development and reactions / James T. Tedeschi and Mitchell S. Nesler -- A control theory interpretation of psychological research on aggression / Michael R. Gottfredson and Travis Hirschi -- A theory about disputes and the efficacy of control / Mark C. Stafford and Jack P. Gibbs -- Aggression and social conflict. Aggression as a struggle tactic in social conflict / Dean G. Pruitt ... [et al.] -- Reciprocity of coercion and cooperation between individuals and nations / Martin Patchen -- Aggression : interaction between individuals and social groups / Amelie Mummendey and Sabine Otten -- Legitimation of aggression. Illusions of anger / James R. Averill -- Good violence and bad violence : self-presentations of aggressors through accounts and war stories / Hans Toch -- Violence against women. Violent networks : the origins and management of domestic conflict / M.P. Baumgartner -- Motives for sexual coercion / Richard B. Felson. |
| 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). |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
| Form |
Also available online via the World Wide Web, by subscription to Ovid PsycBooks. |
| Issued By |
Made available through: American Psychological Association's PsycBooks Collection. |
| Note |
GMD: electronic resource. |
| Subject |
Social conflict.
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Aggressiveness.
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Violence.
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Aggression.
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Violence.
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| Added Author |
Felson, Richard B.
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Tedeschi, James T.
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American Psychological Association.
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| Other Form: |
Aggression and violence (print) (DLC) 92036152 |
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