Aggression and Its Causes
A Biopsychosocial Approach
Published on 24. October 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-19-508230-2 (ISBN)
Description
Aggression and its Causes explores the causes and control of aggression from a broad scientific perspective. It discusses the methodological concerns involved and reviews representative studies of the contributions of biological, environmental, experimental, and social factors in producing aggression. It examines how many of these factors function as it discusses several areas of current concern: juvenile delinquency, physical and sexual child abuse, spousal abuse, rape, and aggression associated with psychiatric conditions.
Reviews / Votes
"Recommended for graduate students, faculty and researchers, and professionals interested in a solid review of methods and theory." --C.S. Widom, SUNY Albany, in ChoiceMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
halftones, line figures
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
420 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-508230-2 (9780195082302)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Introduction ; PART I: BIOLOGICAL FACTORS IN AGGRESSION ; 1. Genetic, Sexual, and Hormonal Factors ; 2. Neural Bases ; 3. Neuropsychology and Human Aggression ; 4. Neurotransmitters and Drugs ; PART II: ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL FACTORS IN AGGRESSION ; 5. Eliciting Stimuli ; 6. Conditioning and Learning ; 7. Sociopsychological Factors ; 8. Media Influences ; PART III: PROBLEMS WITH AGGRESSION IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS ; 9. Delinquency in Minors ; 10. Physical and Sexual Abuse of Children ; 11. Wife Abuse and Rape of Women ; 12. Violence in Psychiatric Populations ; Postscript, References, Index