Teen Violence: A Global View (A World View of Social Issues) [Hardcover]

Allan M. Hoffman (Editor), Randal W. Summers (Editor)

Book Description

Series: A World View of Social Issues | Publication Date: November 30, 2000

The complexities and tragedies arising from teen violence are problems faced on every continent in the world. Fourteen case studies of carefully selected countries, representative of every region of the world, are presented in this absorbing volume that is the first to examine the causes and possible solutions for the problem of teen violence around the world. Students and teachers can make cross-cultural comparisons to discover how the problem is viewed in different countries, how the problem is changing, which factors seem to contribute to the rate of teen violence in almost all of the countries and which are unique to specific countries. Readers can also take a fascinating look at the various solutions to the problem that have been proposed and tested throughout the world. Each chapter is divided into similar subsections, so students can easily compare specific topics among different countries and cultures. They will find that the perception of teen violence in different countries does not always reflect the reality. They can discover how such factors as drug use, family dynamics,and educational settings play an important role in teen violence across many different cultures, while also discovering the unique settings and situations that contribute to violence in unfamiliar cultures. This world view will help build better understanding of how social issues affect all societies.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Students and teachers can make cross-cultural comparisons to discover how the problem is viewed in different countries, how the problem is changing, which factors seem to contribute to the rate of teen violence in almost all of the countries and which are unique to specific countries. Readers can also see the various solutions to the problem that have been proposed and tested throughout the world.”–Family Therapy

“This world view will help build better understanding of how social issues affect all societies.”–Adolesence

“If there is any redemptive value to the school shootings, it is to help the larger community ask tough questions and look for straight answers...Teen Violence: A Global View helps with this process...This text provides a means to listen past the immediate drama and gives good input that will help all concerned to "read between the lines" of teens at risk for violence.”–Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books

“...an informative collection.”–Youth Justice

“The book is eminently comprehensive and practical...helpful to all professionals who deal with teen violence”–Readings: A Journal of Reviews and Commentary in Mental Health

About the Author

ALLAN M. HOFFMAN is Dean and Professor of the College of Health Sciences at Des Moines University and Director of the Center for Prevention of Community Violence.

RANDAL W. SUMMERS is an adjunct professor in the Business Administration Program at the University of Phoenix.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 232 pages
• Publisher: Greenwood Press (November 30, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0313308543
• ISBN-13: 978-0313308543
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,104,030 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)