Modes of Defensive Behavior in a Violent Society

Violence has a history beginning with mankind. The study of violence indicates periodic peaks of violence. Our present time clearly suggests that violence is widespread and seemingly uncontrollable. One potential source of help is that of religion. The clergy needs to proclaim the values of morality...

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Contributors: Davis, Hugh (Other) ; Simpson, Douglas (Other) ; Knudten, Richard (Other) ; Turci, Vitaliano (Other)
Format: Electronic/Print Article
Language:English
Published: 1993
In: International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology
Year: 1993, Volume: 37, Issue: 3, Pages: 251-261
Online Access: Volltext (doi)
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Keywords:
Gewalt
Bekämpfung
Kirche
Verbrechensopfer
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Summary:Violence has a history beginning with mankind. The study of violence indicates periodic peaks of violence. Our present time clearly suggests that violence is widespread and seemingly uncontrollable. One potential source of help is that of religion. The clergy needs to proclaim the values of morality, ethics, spirituality, and social responsibility. Since members of religion are everywhere throughout society, a basic, fundamental climate of anti-violence might begin to take root
ISSN:0306-624X
DOI:10.1177/0306624X9303700306