Beating Devil Out Corporal by Straus Murray (25 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. Spanking has long been a standard method of punishment in homes around the world. Also while there has always been some concern raises about whether or not it is an acceptable form of discipline, until now, no-one has made a scientific link between spanking and violent behaviour in adults who were spanked as children. The work of Murray Straus indicates that spanking is indeed a form of violence, and that such treatment not only adversely affects the children who experience it, but society as a whole. Straus here argues that corporal punishment is a factor in many conduct disorders, from attacks on siblings to juvenile deliquency, wife beatings and other crimes. Further, he demonstrates that putting an end to such punishment is one of the most important steps that can be taken in our quest for a less violent world.…

Condition: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Spanking has long been a standard method of punishment in homes around the world. Also while there has always been some concern raises about whether or not it is an acceptable form of discipline, until now, no-one has made a scientific link between spanking and violent behaviour in adults who were spanked as children. The work of Murray Straus indicates that spanking is indeed a form of violence, and that such treatment not only adversely affects the children who experience it, but society as a whole. Straus here argues that corporal punishment is a factor in many conduct disorders, from attacks on siblings to juvenile deliquency, wife beatings and other crimes. Further, he demonstrates that putting an end to such punishment is one of the most important steps that can be taken in our quest for a less violent world.…

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Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Size: 8vo - over 7 3/4" - 9 3/4" Tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Lexington Books, New York. 1994. Hardcover. First Printing by line number. Book is tight, square, and unmarked but for former owner address label on front paste down. Book Condition: VG+; bumped head and tail; one bumped upper tip. DJ: VG; bumping to lower edge; to cover at tail and at head. Black boards with white cloth overly on spine with bright gilt lettering on spine. 297 pp 8vo. A book on corporal punishment in children. The author feels it is a precursor to the violence that plagues the world. Spanking is a form of violence that adversely affects the children and society as a whole. A clean very presentable copy in a Brodart mylar jacket.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Book in Good condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Second Printing. "The question of whether corporal punishment is an effective method of discipline is hotly debated by parents, teachers, and childrearing experts. . . . Children who are spanked quickly learn that love and violence can go hand in hand." A clean and tight copy.…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Hbk 297pp dj is lightly shelfworn now in protective sleeve text is excellent clean tight unmarked as new.

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hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 2nd edition. 317 pages. 9.25x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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