This unique book, an ideal resource for professionals in psychology, sociology, social work, and public health,
offers the most recent findings on aggression and integrates several perspectives which are often viewed as incompatible.
Its balanced approach integrates biological, environmental, psychological, and social components, illustrating
how these bases contribute to problems in several applied areas. The biological section describes the possible
contributions of genetic mechanisms, gender, and sexual hormones, and discusses the roles that brain mechanisms
may play in aggressive behavior. Problems with human brain dysfunction, drug use, and premenstrual syndrome are
also discussed. The environmental component describes stimuli and environmental conditions that may produce aggression,
as well as the effects of conditioning and learning. Social and psychological factors are covered, including those
related to the effects of media on aggression. Finally, various psychiatric classifications that may involve aggression
are discussed. Upon completing the text, readers will have an excellent basis for understanding the causes of aggression
and many ideas for how it may be controlled.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
Part I Biological Factors in Aggression
2. Genetic, Sexual and Hormonal Factors
3. Neural Bases
4. Neuropsychology and Human Aggression
5. Neurotransmitters and Drugs
Part II Environmental and Social Factors in Aggression
6. Eliciting Stimuli
7. Conditioning and Learning
8. Sociopsychological Factors
9. Media Influences
Part III Problems with Aggression in Specific Populations
10. Delinquency in Minors
11. Physical and Sexual Abuse of Children
12. Wife Abuse and Rape of Women
13. Violence in Psychiatric Populations
