Description: Prone to Violence Product Overview Everyone has heard of the "battered wife" - the innocent victim of someone else's violence. But not every woman who suffers physical or mental abuse is simply a victim. In the authors' long work experience, there are countless women - and men - who are actually "prone to violence". These are the unfortunate victims of their own deep-seated addiction to violence. They learn to use violence as a strategy for survival from the early moments of their abused childhoods. The ability to find pleasure in pain is all part of their tragic inheritance. This book discusses the grim addiction behind all other addictions, and draws on ten years of fieldwork among people who carry with them from birth the seeds of their own destruction. The case histories are taken from all walks of life - while gross physical abuse occurs more often in working-class families, the sophisticated mental violence of the middle classes can be far more damaging and long-lasting. This book is for anyone who wants to explore this critical area of human relationships. Hopefully it does not merely expose the roots of a problem, but also attempts to find some solutions. Read more Details Publisher : Hamlyn (January 1, 1982) Language : English Paperback : 252 pages ISBN-10 : 0600205517 ISBN-13 : 17 Item Weight : 4.9 ounces Best Sellers Rank: #4,253,456 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #206,974 in Social Sciences (Books) #206,974 in Social Sciences (Books) Customer Reviews: 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 15 ratings We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.
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ISBN: 0600205517
ISBN10: 0600205517
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Brand: Hamlyn
Publisher: Octopus
Topic: Violence in Society
Book Title: Prone to Violence
Number of Pages: 252 Pages
Language: English
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Social Science
Author: Jeff Shapiro, Erin Pizzey
Format: Hardcover