Clearly and lucidly written, this book offers broad coverage of theoretical debates, using case studies from the author's own extensive research to bring the various theories alive. With a sociological approach throughout, it provides up-to-date coverage of key topics including gender and violence, collective violence and media and violence.
New to this edition:
Three new chapters on `Collective Violence', `Violence and the Visual' and `Theories of Violence'
Material on sex offending and the night-time economy
Learning features in each chapter and an `at-a-glance' overview within the introduction