Synopses & Reviews
This volume is the first major attempt to systematically examine the etiology of violence in American Indian communities. Using fieldwork as well as quantitative and qualitative research, Bachman first presents an overview of American Indians from historical and contemporary perspectives, before she focuses specifically on violence and its causes. Homicide, suicide, and family violence are analyzed in depth, and the destructive impacts of alcohol and other addictive substances are documented.
Dr. Bachman effectively uses personal stories and narratives given by American Indians to illustrate the living reality behind the statistics she presents. She concludes with a variety of policy recommendations that will be of interest not only to policymakers, but also to academic researchers and students in criminology, ethnic relations, sociology, and anthropology.
Review
One of the most compelling aspects of the book is the extensive material from in-depth interviews with American Indian male inmates and women from battered women's shelters.Contemporary Sociology
Synopsis
Using fieldwork as well as quantitative and qualitative research, Bachman considers the sad and understudied condition of American Indians, from both historical and contemporary perspectives. Focusing on violence and its causes, the volume pays particular attention to homicide, suicide, and family violence. The destructive impact of alcohol and other addictive substances are documented. Bachman effectively uses personal stories and narratives given by American Indians to illustrate the living reality behind the statistics she presents. The book concludes with a variety of policy recommendations.
Synopsis
Bachman considers the sad and understudied condition of American Indians, from both historical and contemporary perspectives. The volume pays particular attention to homicide, suicide, and family violence.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [149]-162) and index.
About the Author
RONET BACHMAN is a Research Analyst and Statistician with the Bureau of Justice Statistics, U.S. Justice Department.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Trends in American Indian Homicide
The Social Causes of American Indian Homicide as Revealed by the Life Experiences of Offenders
An Statistical Analysis of American Indian Homicide: A Test of Social Disorganization and Economic Deprivation at the Reservation County and State Levels
Alternative Explanations of American Indian Homicide
Violence in American Indian Families
When Aggression is Turned Inward
Policy Implications
Appendix A: Interview Questionnaire
Appendix B: Indian Affairs Organizations
Bibliography
Index