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The Fascination with Violence in Contemporary Society

Author : Oriana Binik
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 303026744X
Total Pages : 295 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book The Fascination with Violence in Contemporary Society written by Oriana Binik and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-10-22 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book directly explores the question of why contemporary society is so fascinated with violence and crime. The Fascination with Violence in Contemporary Society posits that the phenomenon is, in part, because we have all become consumers of the sublime: an intense and strongly ambiguous emotion which is increasingly commodified. Through the experience of violence and the sense of disorientation that accompanies it, we obsessively seek out moments of intensified existence. Equally, crime continues to speak to the depths of the collective unconscious, questioning us about our transience and the model of society we wish to live in. Binik proposes that this is why the reaction to violence has become a tool with which to express and take ownership of a desire for social cohesion. This book uses interviews with viewers, dark tourists, collectors and others to further interrogate this social trend. Many of these are participants in the four key case studies explored within the study: emotional pathways while watching a true-crime TV series, the trend of dark tourism, murderabilia collecting and the fanaticism of (and for) Anders Breivik. This book seeks to answer one of the most pressing cultural trends of the modern age and fill in a gap in the criminological literature on the subject.

Violence and Society

Author : Larry Ray
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1446246701
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (462 download)

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Download or read book Violence and Society written by Larry Ray and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2012-08-14 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this compelling and timely book, Larry Ray offers a wide-ranging and integrated account of the many manifestations of violence in society. He examines violent behaviour and its meanings in contemporary culture and throughout history. Introducing the major theoretical debates, the book examines different levels of violence - interpersonal, institutional and collective - and different forms of violence - such as racist crime, homophobic crime and genocide. It provides readers with a succinct and comprehensive overview of its nature and effects, and the solutions and conflict resolutions involved in responses to violence. Interdisciplinary in its approach, the text draws on evidence from sociology, criminology, primate studies and archaeology to shed light on arguments about the social construction and innate nature of violence. Engaging, wide-reaching and authorative, this is essential reading for students, academics and researchers in sociology, criminology, social pyschology and cultural studies.

Violence, Society and Radical Theory

Author : Dr William Pawlett
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 1472403851
Total Pages : 277 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (724 download)

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Download or read book Violence, Society and Radical Theory written by Dr William Pawlett and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2013-12-28 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shedding light on the relationship between violence and contemporary society, this volume explores the distinctive but little-known theories of violence in the work of Georges Bataille and Jean Baudrillard, applying these to a range of violent events - events often labelled ‘inexplicable’ - in order to show how even the most extreme of acts can be seen as socially meaningful. The book offers an understanding of violence as fundamental to social relations and social organisation, departing from studies that focus on individual offenders and their psychological states to concentrate instead on the symbolic relations or exchanges between agents and between agents and the structures they find themselves inhabiting. Developing the notion of symbolic economies of violence to emphasise the volatility and ambivalence of social exchanges, Violence, Society and Radical Theory reveals the importance to our understanding of violence, of the relationship between the structural or systemic violence of consumer capitalist society and forms of ‘counter-violence’ which attack this system. A theoretically rich yet grounded expansion of that which can be considered meaningful or thinkable within sociological theory, this ground-breaking book will appeal to scholars and students of social and political theory and contemporary philosophy.

Violence in the Contemporary World: An Interdisciplinary Approach

Author : Paromita Chakrabarti
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 1848883129
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (488 download)

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Download or read book Violence in the Contemporary World: An Interdisciplinary Approach written by Paromita Chakrabarti and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2019-01-04 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Violence in Contemporary Society

Author : Joseph Frank
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (557 download)

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Download or read book Violence in Contemporary Society written by Joseph Frank and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Violence

Author : Catherine Besteman
Publisher : NYU Press
ISBN 13 : 0814799000
Total Pages : 335 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (147 download)

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Download or read book Violence written by Catherine Besteman and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2002-06 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This multi-disciplinary anthology explores the topic of violence from a wide variety of perspectives. It looks at state violence, anti-state violence and criminal violence such as armed robbery.

Mitigating Mass Violence and Managing Threats in Contemporary Society

Author : Crews, Gordon A.
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799849589
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (998 download)

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Download or read book Mitigating Mass Violence and Managing Threats in Contemporary Society written by Crews, Gordon A. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-06-04 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a decade that has seen the rise of far-right extremism, Western countries still face myriad threats of mass violence, including terrorism. Of particular concern is the phenomenon of “lone-wolf terrorism,” whereby acts of political violence are committed by individuals who are operating independently of any organized terrorist group, something which makes them inherently more difficult to identify in advance of an attack. Now there is a need for research that profiles these perpetrators, explores the incidents that occur, and analyzes the shifting changes in mass violence, technology, and terrorist behavior in modern times. Mitigating Mass Violence and Managing Threats in Contemporary Society explores the shifting definitions and implications of mass violence and covers important areas focused on the individuals who partake in these acts as well as weapon choice and the influence of weapon accessibility, how the attention-seeking behavior and promotion of violent actions is evolving, and how technology is used such as disseminating a manifesto prior to the incidents or using live streaming to broadcast incidents of mass violence as they transpire. The book also examines ways to prevent these incidents before they occur, which is a proven challenge with no single accurate profile for offenders, and whether perpetrators of mass violence share similar goals and motivations for their sprees, as well as commonalities in warning behaviors. This comprehensive research work is essential for law enforcement, military officials, defense specialists, national security experts, criminologists, psychologists, government officials, policymakers, lawmakers, professionals, practitioners, academicians, students, and researchers working in the fields of conflict analysis and resolution, crisis management, law enforcement, mental health, education, psychology, sociology, criminology, criminal justice, terrorism, and other social sciences.

Domestic Crimes, Family Violence and Child Abuse

Author : R. Barri Flowers
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 9780786462452
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (624 download)

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Download or read book Domestic Crimes, Family Violence and Child Abuse written by R. Barri Flowers and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2000-07-10 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evidence suggests that some forms of domestic crimes are growing at an alarming rate. An epidemic of violence and maltreatment within the home and between intimates exists, often as part of an interrelated cycle: abuse victim becomes violent abuser. This book will be of interest to educators, students and professionals in the fields of child health and welfare, criminal justice, women's studies, gerontology, sociology and related areas. Part I is an introduction on domestic criminality that includes an historical review, demographic studies, and a discussion of medical treatments for victims. Issues such as domestic fatalities, battered women and men, conjugal rape, and abuse of elders are covered in Part II. An examination of child maltreatment by neglect and sexual abuse is discussed in Part III and symptoms of domestic criminality are covered in Part IV. Part V addresses theories, causes, and explanations of domestic violence, attempting to bridge gaps between existing studies. The characteristics of incarcerated domestic criminals are reviewed in Part VI; a discussion of efforts to help victims and decrease the level of domestic violence is provided in Part VII. Notes, suggested additional readings, and a bibliography are included.

The Effect of Violence on Society

Author : Uzma Sharaf
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780578305233
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book The Effect of Violence on Society written by Uzma Sharaf and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-25 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be the change you want to see in the world' - Mahatma GandhiThe culture of violence and aggressive behavior has become an undeniable reality of our everyday life. In the past few years, domestic violence and aggressive behavior have increased globally from school shootings to political violence. Aggressive behavior is considered a normal part of human interaction. The modern world is one fraught with violence on both a domestic and international scale. The disastrous effect of religious and cultural conflicts dominates headlines, leaving many questioning - What am I to do, in a world so overcome with violence?The cross-cultural examination and research of Effect of Violence in Society seek to answer such a question, addressing the complexities behind society's increasing phenomenon of violence. Covering a broad range of research fields, including Political Science, Spiritual Psychology, and Sociology, this title will appeal to all who are engaged in the contemporary debate surrounding modern violence.This book not only provides the most up-to-date research but also fills the gap in the research that needs to be explored to create a better society. This book is a great resource for social workers, community educators, students, researchers, interfaith activists, human rights consultants, and interreligious leaders who wish to study and understand the global nature of violence.

Sport, Violence and Society

Author : Kevin Young
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317568990
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (175 download)

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Download or read book Sport, Violence and Society written by Kevin Young and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-03-28 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fully updated and revised new edition of his landmark study of violence in and around contemporary sport, Kevin Young offers a comprehensive sociological analysis of an issue of central importance within sport studies. The book explores organised and spontaneous violence, both on the field and off, and calls for a much broader definition of ‘sports-related violence’, to include issues as diverse as criminal behaviour by players, abuse within sport and exploitative labour practices. Offering a sophisticated theoretical framework for understanding violence in a sporting context and including new case studies and updated empirical data – from professional soccer in Europe to ice hockey in North America – the book establishes a benchmark for the study of violence within sport and wider society. Through close examination of often contradictory trends, from anti-violence initiatives in professional sports leagues to the role of the media in encouraging hyper-aggression, the book throws new light on our understanding of the socially-embedded character of sport and its fundamental ties to history, culture, politics, social class, gender and the law. This new edition also recognises burgeoning new literatures, such as research examining concussion and the link between sport and mental illness and includes student-friendly pedagogical aids, such as critical thinking questions at the end of each chapter. Sport, Violence and Society is a vital read for anyone studying or working in the areas of the Sociology of Sport, Sport Psychology, Ethics and Philosophy of Sport, Sport and Politics, Sports History, and Sport and the Media.

Violence and Society

Author : Jane Kilby
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 13 : 9781118942017
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (42 download)

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Download or read book Violence and Society written by Jane Kilby and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2015-01-20 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Violence

Author : Richard Bessel
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781471147920
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (479 download)

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Download or read book Violence written by Richard Bessel and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a century that has been described as the most violent in the history of humanity, Professor Richard Bessel has written an intelligent and fascinating book on the history of our violent world and how we have become obsessed about violence. He critiques the great themes of modern history from revolutionary upheavals around the globe, to the two world wars and the murder of the European Jews, to the great purges and, more recently, terrorism. Violence, it seems, is on everyone's mind. It constantly is in the news; it has given rise to an enormous historical, sociological, and philosophical literature; it occupies a prominent place in popular entertainment; and it is regarded as one of the fundamental problems affecting social, political and interpersonal relations. Bessel sheds light on this phenomenon and how our sensitivity towards violence has grown and has affected the ways in which we understand the world around us - in terms of religious faith, politics, military confrontation, the role of the state, as well as of interpersonal and intimate relations. He critiques our modern day relationship with violence and how despite its continuing and inevitable nature, we have become more committed to limiting and suppressing it. Both historically questioning and intensely evocative of the most vicious and brutal violence enacted by mankind, this book shows how the place of violence in the modern world presents a number of paradoxes and how it is an inescapable theme in human history.

Violence and Society

Author : Larry Ray
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1526453576
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (264 download)

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Download or read book Violence and Society written by Larry Ray and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2018-09-03 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clearly and lucidly written, this book offers broad coverage of theoretical debates, using case studies from the author’s own extensive research to bring the various theories alive. With a sociological approach throughout, it provides up-to-date coverage of key topics including gender and violence, collective violence and media and violence.

Domestic Violence and Abuse

Author : Laura L. Finley
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1440858845
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book Domestic Violence and Abuse written by Laura L. Finley and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2020-01-07 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive and timely resource for students, activists, educators, and advocates, Domestic Violence and Abuse: A Reference Handbook provides a rich and scholarly assessment of this important social issue while also including stories and profiles for a more personal understanding. Domestic Violence and Abuse: A Reference Handbook provides a thorough review of the most recent research about intimate partner violence. Additionally, a historical review provides readers with a sense of how views on domestic violence have changed over time and how different policies and practices have and have not been successful. Appropriate for readers at the high school level and above, the volume focuses on the scope, extent, and characteristics of domestic violence and offers several unique elements, including profiles of significant individuals, personal stories from advocates, activists and survivors, and a review of controversial issues. The volume also includes a chronology of key events, relevant data and documents, primary source data, and recommended resources.

Violence in Europe

Author : Sophie Body-Gendrot
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387745084
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (877 download)

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Download or read book Violence in Europe written by Sophie Body-Gendrot and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-01-08 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Violence, Society and Radical Theory

Author : William Pawlett
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317001680
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Violence, Society and Radical Theory written by William Pawlett and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-02-17 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shedding light on the relationship between violence and contemporary society, this volume explores the distinctive but little-known theories of violence in the work of Georges Bataille and Jean Baudrillard, applying these to a range of violent events - events often labelled ’inexplicable’ - in order to show how even the most extreme of acts can be seen as socially meaningful. The book offers an understanding of violence as fundamental to social relations and social organisation, departing from studies that focus on individual offenders and their psychological states to concentrate instead on the symbolic relations or exchanges between agents and between agents and the structures they find themselves inhabiting. Developing the notion of symbolic economies of violence to emphasise the volatility and ambivalence of social exchanges, Violence, Society and Radical Theory reveals the importance to our understanding of violence, of the relationship between the structural or systemic violence of consumer capitalist society and forms of ’counter-violence’ which attack this system. A theoretically rich yet grounded expansion of that which can be considered meaningful or thinkable within sociological theory, this ground-breaking book will appeal to scholars and students of social and political theory and contemporary philosophy.

Violence and Abuse in Society [4 Volumes]

Author : Angela Browne Miller
Publisher : ABC-CLIO
ISBN 13 : 031338276X
Total Pages : 1845 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (133 download)

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Download or read book Violence and Abuse in Society [4 Volumes] written by Angela Browne Miller and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 2012-08-17 with total page 1845 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suitable for professionals, students, and lay readers alike, this book provides an immensely informative, profoundly moving, and remarkably comprehensive look at the range and nature of violence and abuse by and of humans today. Angela Browne-Miller, PhD, is editor of this comprehensive and unique set of four volumes containing over 110 chapters from over 130 international experts with backgrounds in behavioral science, social science, law, and medicine, as well as researchers, practitioners, and lay persons with varied specialties. These volumes cover the following areas reflected by their titles: Volume One: Fundamentals, Effects, and Extremes; Volume Two: Setting, Age, Gender, and Other Key Elements; Volume Three: Psychological, Ritual, Sexual, and Trafficking Issues; and Volume Four: Faces on Intimate Partner Violence. This collection looks at the range of violence and abuse we see today, conducting a detailed examination against the backdrop of a history of violence and abuse around the globe. The works within focus for the most part on violence and abuse taking place outside of war contexts, discussing road rage, child abuse, elder abuse, abuse of women and girls, sex slavery, violent rituals including female genital cutting, abuse within cults, domestic violence, gun violence, and modern problems fueled by technology, including cyberbullying and cyberstalking. Contributions from experts from more than 20 countries