Steeped In A Culture Of Violence
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Steeped In A Culture Of Violence
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Author : Brandon T. Jett
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023
Steeped In A Culture Of Violence written by Brandon T. Jett and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023 with Gangs categories.
"This collection of essays examines whether or not a culture of violence exists in modern Texas by examining trends associated with various types of violence within the state as well as the social and political responses to violent behaviors and events from 1965 to the present. Texas history is steeped in brutality and bloodshed, including conflicts between Native American tribes (such as the Comanche and Apache), confrontations between European settlers and indigenous peoples, warfare, violence against slaves, personal feuds, extralegal activities commonly practiced during the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, labor strikes and riots, battles between segregationists and civil rights activists, and myriad other incidents. While scholars have argued that industrialization and economic changes coupled with the expansion of state institutions in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries have worked to reduce the frequency and acceptance of violence, recent evidence indicates that the general public does not agree, suggesting instead that a culture of violence has emerged, or perhaps persisted. Beginning with a broad introductory essay, the work proceeds in twelve chapters, each dealing with a specific form of violence. This important and timely collection provides valuable context to discussions on violence in general while providing a close examination of whether or not a culture of violence exists in Texas in the modern era"--
Steeped In A Culture Of Violence
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Author : Brandon T. Jett
language : en
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Release Date : 2023-05-15
Steeped In A Culture Of Violence written by Brandon T. Jett and has been published by Texas A&M University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05-15 with Social Science categories.
The Texas shooting at Santa Fe High School on May 18, 2018, which killed ten and injured thirteen, prompted public debate over the causes and potential solutions to this type of violent episode. On May 21, 2018, National Rifle Association president Oliver North declared that a culture of violence is largely responsible for these killings. “The problem that we’ve got is we’re trying like the dickens to treat the symptom without treating the disease. . . . The disease is youngsters who are steeped in a culture of violence.” This debate has captivated the American media and general public for decades. Texas history is steeped in brutality and bloodshed, creating a narrative that these conditions are still a vital part of the state’s culture in the twenty-first century. But perceptions of violence are often at odds with realities on the ground. Over several centuries, violence has decreased with the development of modern society, but popular perception seems to be that a culture of violence has emerged, and perhaps persisted despite demographic, economic, cultural, and political shifts in Texas. Starting from the notion that a culture of violence existed historically in the state and asking if such a culture still persists in modern Texas, this collection of essays examines trends associated with various types of violence within the state as well as social and political responses from 1965 to 2020. This important and timely work provides valuable context for discussions on violence in the past and for the future.
Culture Of Honor
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Author : Richard E Nisbett
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
Culture Of Honor written by Richard E Nisbett and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Electronic books categories.
Culture Of Honor
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Author : Richard E Nisbett
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 1996-03-15
Culture Of Honor written by Richard E Nisbett and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-03-15 with Psychology categories.
In the United States, the homicide rate in the South is consistently higher than the rate in the North. In this brilliantly argued book, Richard Nisbett and Dov Cohen use this fact as a starting point for an exploration of the underlying reasons for violence.According to Nisbett and Cohen, the increased tendency of white southerners to commit certain kinds of violence is not due to socioeconomic class, population density, the legacy of slavery, or the heat of the South; it is the result of a culture of honor in which a man's reputation is central to his economic survival. Working from historical, survey, social policy, and experimental data, the authors show that in the South it is more acceptable to be violent in response to an insult, in order to protect home and property, and to aid in socializing children. These values are reflected not only in what southerners say, but also in the institutional practices of the South, the actions of Southerners, and their physiological responses to perceived affronts.In this lively and intriguing account, the authors combine bold theory and careful methodology to reveal a set of central beliefs that can contribute to increased violence. More broadly, they show us the interaction between culture, economics, and individual behavior. This engaging study will be of interest to students, educated lay readers, and scholars.
If I Had A Hammer
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Author : Margaret Little
language : en
Publisher: UBC Press
Release Date : 2011-11-01
If I Had A Hammer written by Margaret Little and has been published by UBC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11-01 with Business & Economics categories.
This book is about poor women, many of them single mothers, Aboriginal, or both, who have defied the odds to become apprenticing carpenters. To do so they have juggled child-care schedules, left abusive partners, and kicked drug habits to participate in a unique intensive retraining program. Through the voices of the women participants and their instructors, Margaret Little analyzes the program to reveal the struggles and triumphs of low-income women. She demonstrates that there is a desperate need for retraining programs that provide real opportunities for economic independence. She also argues that, in an era of workfare and time-limited welfare, such programs are an effective strategy for welfare reform.
Peace Culture And Violence
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Author : Fuat Gursozlu
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2018-03-06
Peace Culture And Violence written by Fuat Gursozlu and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-06 with Philosophy categories.
Peace, Culture, and Violence is a collection of essays that examine the forms of violence that permeate everyday life and explore sources of non-violence by considering topics such as thug culture, language, hegemony, police violence, war, terrorism, gender, and anti-Semitism.
Roots Of Violence In The U S Culture
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Author : Alain J. Richard
language : en
Publisher: Blue Dolphin Publishing
Release Date : 1999
Roots Of Violence In The U S Culture written by Alain J. Richard and has been published by Blue Dolphin Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Capitalism categories.
Why is there an epidemic of violence in this country? In this book, Alain J. Richard, who has spent the last 25 years reflecting upon the violent tendencies of the U.S., offers a theory: Ever since colonists first set foot upon these shores, this culture has been an invasive one. Working from this fact, "Roots of Violence" exposes the origins and current causes of the underlying explosive rage pervasive in American culture.
Cultures Of Violence A Study Of The Tragic Man In Society Giving Attention To Philosophical Psychological And Cultural Stresses In Acts Against Life
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Author : Austin Larimore PORTERFIELD
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1965
Cultures Of Violence A Study Of The Tragic Man In Society Giving Attention To Philosophical Psychological And Cultural Stresses In Acts Against Life written by Austin Larimore PORTERFIELD and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1965 with categories.
Handbook Of Children Culture And Violence
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Author : Nancy E. Dowd
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 2006
Handbook Of Children Culture And Violence written by Nancy E. Dowd and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Education categories.
"Each chapter contains recommendations for legislators, policy makers, researchers, and families. This book should be on the desk, and minds, of legislators, attorneys, social workers and other mental health professionals who encounter and wish to ameliorate the effects of violence in the lives of their young constituents, clients, and patients." -JOURNAL OF CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIESQuestions relating to violence and children surround us in the media: should V-chips be placed in every television set? How can we prevent another Columbine school shooting from occurring? How should pornography on the internet be regulated? The Handbook of Children, Culture and Violence addresses these questions and more, providing a comprehensive, interdisciplinary examination of childhood violence that considers children as both consumers and perpetrators of violence, as well as victims of it. The Handbook offers much-needed empirical evidence that will help inform debate about these important policy decisions. Moreover, it is the first single volume to consider situations when children are responsible for violence, rather than focusing exclusively on occasions when they are victimized. Providing the first comprehensive overview of current research in the field, the editors have brought together the work of a group of prominent scholars whose work is united by a common concern for the impact of violence on the lives of children. The Handbook of Children, Culture and Violence is poised to become the ultimate resource and reference work on children and violence for researchers, teachers, and students of psychology, human development and family studies, law, communications, education, sociology, and political science/ public policy. It will also appeal to policymakers, media professionals, and special interest groups concerned with reducing violence in children's lives. Law firms specializing in family law, as well as think tanks, will also be interested in the Handbook.
The Origins Of Violence By Cultural Evolution
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Author : Piero P. Giorgi
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
The Origins Of Violence By Cultural Evolution written by Piero P. Giorgi and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Fasts and feasts categories.
The three saints Alfio, Filadelfo and Cirino have been venerated at feasts in Sicily since the 3rd century A.D., and, since 1950, in the town of Silkwood in North Queensland. In 1949 three statues of the Saints were transported from Sant'Alfio in Catania to Silkwood. Since then, a festival attended by the large North Queensland Sicilian community has taken place. This book considers the fifty-year history of Silkwood's 'Festa dei Tre Santi'