Children and Animals: Exploring the Roots of Kindness [Paperback]

Frank R Ascione (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2005 | ISBN-10: 1557533830 | ISBN-13: 978-1557533838 | Edition: 1

Animal abuse has been an acknowledged problem for centuries, but only within the past few decades has scientific research provided evidence that the maltreatment of animals often overlaps with violence toward people. The perpetrators of such inhumane treatment are often children and adolescents. This book presents current wisdom about the relationship between the maltreatment of animals and violence directed toward other human beings. The author, a noted expert in these areas, writes in a style and presents the findings in a language that will be understandable to parents and teachers.

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About the Author

Frank Ascione is a Professor of Psychology and adjunct Professor of Family, Consumer, and Human Development at Utah State University. Ascione received the 2001 Distinguished Scholar Award from the International Association of Human-Animal Interaction and the International Society for Anthrozoology, and in 2002, was selected as USU's College of Education Scholar/Researcher of the Year. Ascione serves on the Child and Animal Abuse Prevention Advisory Council of the Latham Foundation. During his career, he has published several books including Cruelty to Animals and Interpersonal Violence: Readings in Research and Application (1998), Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Animal Abuse: Linking the Circles of Compassion for Prevention and Intervention (1998), both by Purdue University Press, and authored Safe Havens for Pets: Guidelines for Programs Sheltering Pets for Women Who Are Battered.

Product Details

• Paperback: 191 pages
• Publisher: Purdue University Press; 1 edition (February 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557533830
• ISBN-13: 978-1557533838
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #794,545 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for academia..., October 20, 2005

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David A. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Children And Animals: Exploring The Roots Of Kindness And Cruelty (Hardcover)

This remarkable book approaches the topic of animal cruelty and interpersonal violence in a way that does not exclude interested but non-subject matter expert readers from comprehending its content and message. Dr. Ascione has achieved the perfect balance of empirical research/data/results with actual case studies that put a human face on the numbers. It is quite evident that a great deal of research went into creating this extensive and comprehensive piece. I would recommend this book for professionals and non-professionals alike.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Animal abuse and the welfare of children, November 15, 2004

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Anthony Hogarth "Tony" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Children and Animals: Exploring the Roots of Kindness (Paperback)

Animal abuse has been an acknowledged problem for centuries, but only within the past few decades has scientific research provided evidence that the maltreatment of animals often overlaps with violence toward people. The variants of violence, including bullying or assaults in a schoolyard, child abuse in homes, violence between adult intimate partners, community hostility in our streets and neighborhoods, and even the context of war, are now the subject of concerted research efforts. Very often, the association of these forms of violence with cruelty to animals has been found. The perpetrators of such inhumane treatment are often children and adolescents.



Children and animals: Exploring the Roots of Kindness and Cruelty presents the current scientific and professional wisdom about the relation between the maltreatment of animals and interpersonal violence directed toward other human beings. However, the author, Frank R. Ascione, a noted expert in these areas, writes in a style and presents the finding in language that will be understandable to parents, teachers, counselors, clergy, animal welfare professionals, foster parents, mental health professionals, youth workers, law enforcement professionals, and anyone else whose work or interest crosses into the lives of children and animals.



Frank Ascione is a professor of psychology and adjunct professor of family, consume and human development at Utah State University . Ascione received the 2001 Distinguished Scholar Award from the International Association of Human-Animal Interaction and the International Society for Anthrozoology, and in 2002, was selected as USU 's College of Education Scholar/Researcher of the Year. Ascione serves on the Child and Animal Abuse Prevention Advisory Council of the Latham Foundation. During his career, he has published several books including Cruelty to Animals and Interpersonal Violence: Reading in Research and Application (1998), Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Animal Abuse: Linking the Circles of Compassion for Prevention and Intervention (1998), both by Purdue University Press, and authored Safe Havens for Pets: Guidelines for Programs Sheltering Pets for Women Who are Battered .