Synopses & Reviews
Why are some people violent and aggressive while others are not? Where do these negative emotions and actions come from? What can be done to prevent dangerous behavior? Drawing upon years of research and experience as a therapist, lecturer, and consultant to law enforcement and business, Moffatt presents a broad perspective on the psychological and sociological roots of aggression. Using both case studies and theoretical constructs from several different fields, this work provides an overview of the diverse mix of factors that create individuals with a propensity to resort to violence. Topics include domestic violence, the violent child, mass murder, terrorism, serial killing, murder for hire, and hate crimes. Moffatt also details the growing phenomena of road rage, air rage, and sports rage.
Avoiding complex psychological jargon, Moffatt helps the general reader to understand and easily apply these concepts. He also addresses intervention techniques and deterrents to criminal behavior, ranging from rehabilitation, to revised prison sentencing, to the death penalty. Stories of successful intervention and recovery round out the volume.
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"With a smooth blend of intelligent analysis and lurid, true-crime stories, Moffat creates a stimulating arena for the study of violent behavior. . . . this book reinforces the value of offering meaningful engagements and relationships to adolescents. It is good reading and particularly revealing for those readers in a position to touch the lives of adolescents." - Voya
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"Very enlightening, well-researched, and compelling. . . as timely as today's news broadcasts." < p="">Bert Allen, Chair of Social Learning / Professor of Psychology, Milligan College <>
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"A very practical book for people who want to learn about violent behavior." < p="">John E. Otto, Former Acting Director, FBI, Chestertown, MD <>
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Moffatt presents a broad perspective on the psychological and sociological roots of aggression.
"Moffat presents a broad perspective on the psychological and sociological roots of aggression. Using both case studies and theoretical constructs from several different fields, this work provides an overview of the diverse mix of factors that create individuals with a propensity to resort to violence."Adolescence
"Providing many gory details of crimes, this book is recommended for those interested in past and current criminal cases involving violent individuals. All levels."Choice
"With a smooth blend of intelligent analysis and lurid, true-crime stories, Moffat creates a stimulating arena for the study of violent behavior. . . . this book reinforces the value of offering meaningful engagements and relationships to adolescents. It is good reading and particularly revealing for those readers in a position to touch the lives of adolescents."Voya
"Very enlightening, well-researched, and compelling. . . as timely as today's news broadcasts." --
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"A very practical book for people who want to learn about violent behavior." < p="">John E. Otto, Former Acting Director, FBI, Chestertown, MD <>
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"Moffat presents a broad perspective on the psychological and sociological roots of aggression. Using both case studies and theoretical constructs from several different fields, this work provides an overview of the diverse mix of factors that create individuals with a propensity to resort to violence." - Adolescence
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"Providing many gory details of crimes, this book is recommended for those interested in past and current criminal cases involving violent individuals. All levels." - Choice
Synopsis
Moffatt presents a broad perspective on the psychological and sociological roots of aggression.
Synopsis
Drawing upon years of experience as a therapist and consultant to law enforcement and business, Gregory Moffatt presents a broad perspective on the psychological and sociological roots of aggression.
Synopsis
Moffatt presents a broad perspective on the psychological and sociological roots of aggression.
About the Author
GREGORY K. MOFFATT has been a college professor for 19 years and a private practice therapist, specializing in children, since 1987. He has addressed hundreds of audiences, including law enforcement professionals, parenting groups, and schools on the topic of homicide risk assessment and regularly lectures at the FBI Academy at Quantico, Virginia. He is a Diplomat with the American College of Forensic Examiners. He writes a regular newspaper column addressing families and children and consults with businesses on violence risk assessment and prevention.
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction to Aggression
Teach Me to Fish: The Development of Aggression
Doli Incapax: Violence by Children
A Port in a Storm: Gang Violence
Till Death Do Us Part: Domestic Violence
Monsters Among Us: Serial Killers
Balance Due: Mass Murder
Impulsive Murder: Road Rage, Air Rage, and Sports Rage
Murder for Hire: Hired Assassins, Organized Crime
Instructions from God: Hate Crimes
Unwrapping the Enigma: Homicide Investigation
The Parrot Speaks: Conclusion
Bibliography
Index