Research Catalog

Title

Violence in New Zealand / Jane and James Ritchie.

Author

Ritchie, Jane, 1936-

Publication

Wellington, N.Z. : Allen & Unwin, 1990.

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Additional Authors

Ritchie, James E.

Description

viii, 175 p.; 22 cm.

Summary

"Violence runs like a dark stain through the fabric of New Zealand life. But it is not indelible. The Ritchies bring together everything we know about violence in New Zealand, in order to understand or reduce it. Jane and James Ritchie are well known for their pioneering work in social change. Here they look at the origins of violence -- psychological, institutional, and social -- and its consequences in New Zealand society. Their recommendations for change are based on thorough research and a deep understanding of the problems facing New Zealanders today." -- Back cover.

Subject

Violence > New Zealand

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. [159]-171).

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

The nature of violence -- The psychology of violence -- Violence at home -- Violence away -- Socialisation and social control -- Institutional violence -- Violence in a multi-cultural society -- Violence and national identity -- Violence and sport: good clean fun? -- Guns: the trigger pulls the finger -- Sex and violence -- Media -- Alcohol -- Social policy -- O ratou tanoga katoa -- Becoming less violent.

ISBN

0044421729

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library