Covert violence: the secret weapon of the powerless

Covert violence occurs in all social institutions--including families and close relationships, education, workplaces, politics, mass media and healthcare--each with its own unique power dynamics that shape the incidence and patterns of these vicious acts. This book focuses on the types of surreptiti...

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Bibliographic Details
Authors: Levin, Jack 1941- (Author) ; Wiest, Julie B. (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
Published: Bristol, UK Bristol University Press 2023
In:Year: 2023
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Keywords:
Violence > Social aspects
Violence > Prevention
Power (Social sciences)
Violence - Aspect social
Pouvoir (Sciences sociales)
Violence - Prevention
Violence - Social aspects
Related Items:Erscheint auch als: 1897893574
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Summary:Covert violence occurs in all social institutions--including families and close relationships, education, workplaces, politics, mass media and healthcare--each with its own unique power dynamics that shape the incidence and patterns of these vicious acts. This book focuses on the types of surreptitious murder and mayhem that perpetrators intend to go unnoticed by would-be victims--until it's too late. When such attacks are carried out with efficiency and competence, they may be disguised in official records as the result of illness, accident or intentional self-harm, only on occasion to be later reclassified as the brutal crimes they are. This compelling and much-needed book is for all those who seek to understand--and strive to prevent--violence in society
Physical Description:vii, 154 Seiten Illustrationen 24 cm
ISBN:9781529230680
1529230683
9781529230697
1529230691