Death Threats and Violence
Author | : Stephen J. Morewitz |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 184 |
Release | : 2008-11-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780387766638 |
ISBN-13 | : 0387766634 |
Rating | : 4/5 (38 Downloads) |
Download or read book Death Threats and Violence written by Stephen J. Morewitz and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-11-05 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating work analyzes the meaning and impact of homicidal threats, the means by which they are communicated, and their development from infrequent private occurrence to ongoing social problem. Using data from the Stalking and Violence Project and recent events including the Virginia Tech massacre, Stephen Morewitz explores the lives of the men (and to a lesser degree, women) who make threats against their partners, strangers, social groups, and institutions.