Violence in American Society: An Encyclopedia of Trends, Problems, and Perspectives
- ISBN-10
- 144085470X
- ISBN-13
- 9781440854705
- Category
- Violence
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Author
- Chris Richardson
Description
"While many books explore specific issues such as gun violence, arson, murder, and crime prevention, this encyclopedia serves as a one-stop resource for exploring the history, societal factors, and current dimensions of violence in America in all its forms"--
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- 2020-08-31
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