Understanding and Dealing with Violence

How are we to deal with personal and social violence? Given the global reality of daily homicide rape torture and war more individuals may be considering this question than ever before.Understanding and Dealing with Violence: A Multicultural Approach situates violence within a social cultural and historical context. Edited by distinguished scholars Barbara C. Wallace and Robert T. Carter this unique volume explores historical factors socialization influences and the historical and contemporary dynamics between the oppressed and the oppressor. State-of-the-art research guides a diverse group of psychologists educators policy-makers religious leaders community members victims and perpetrators in finding viable solutions to violence.This timely guide examines many forms of violence includingInternational violence from war and tortureSchool and urban violenceThe rape experience of womenViolence against gays lesbians and bisexualsHate crimes against Blacks Latinos and AsiansSystemic violence against people with disabilitiesUnderstanding and Dealing with Violence: A Multicultural Approach offers a comprehensive theory of violence as a psychology of oppression liberation and identity development. Readers will understand how invisible violence may precede visible violence and how the oppressed are transformed into oppressors. Blending scholarly and personal perspectives on ethnic cleansing physical and sexual assault terrorism and police brutality an inclusive group of contributors fuel hope that humanity can break the cycle of violence.An indispensable resource for psychologists educators researchers and mental health clinicians Understanding and Dealing with Violence: A Multicultural Approach is also an ideal primer for undergraduate and graduate students in courses on violence peace studies and conflict resolution.