The Routledge International Handbook of Violence Studies

Book Overview

Violence is a serious public health problem. The number of violent deaths tells only part of the story, and many more survive violence and are left with permanent physical and emotional scars. Violence also erodes communities by reducing productivity, decreasing property values, and disrupting social services.

In recent years, scholars have broadened their definitions of violence beyond the realm of interpersonal harms such as murder,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367580446
• ISBN13: 9780367580445
• Release Date: June 2020
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 514 Pages
• Weight: 1.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.9" x 9.5"