Aggression (McGraw-Hill Series in Social Psychology) - Softcover

Berkowitz, Leonard

 
9780070048744: Aggression (McGraw-Hill Series in Social Psychology)

Synopsis

Written by an internationally recognized leader in the empirical investigation of the psychology of aggression, AGGRESSION: ITS CAUSES, CONSEQUENCES AND CONTROL focuses primarily on the social psychology of aggressive behaviors. The book provides coverage of laboratory, field, and survey research findings in the field as well as an integrated analysis of the significance of these findings. Aimed at the intelligent lay person as well as students and professionals in the field, the author employs a clear and accessible style to present a critical evaluation of the host of theories about the "whys" of aggression. AGGRESSION provides its reader with important insights into the reasons for and possible prevention of one of the most pressing problems in our society. This title is part of The McGraw-Hill series in Social Psychology.

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Book Description

Written by an internationally known leader in the empirical investigation of the psychology of aggression, this book focuses primarily on the social psychology of aggressive behaviors. Employing a clear and accessible style to present a critical evaluation of the host of theories about the ``whys'' of aggression, it provides valuable insights into the reasons for and possible prevention of one of the most pressing problems in our society.

About the Author

Leonard Berkowitz is Vilas Research Professor in Psychology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. The internationally known recipient of a distinguised scientist award by the American Psychological Association, he is the author of several books and more than 170 articles.

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9781566390330: Aggression: Its Causes, Consequences, and Control

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ISBN 10:  1566390338 ISBN 13:  9781566390330
Publisher: Temple University Press,U.S., 1993
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