Control of Violence Historical and International Perspectives on Violence in Modern Societies /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Heitmeyer, Wilhelm (Editor), Haupt, Heinz-Gerhard (Editor), Malthaner, Stefan (Editor), Kirschner, Andrea (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York, 2011.
• Edition: 1.
• Subjects: Social sciences.; Political science.; Criminology.; Social Sciences.; Criminology & Criminal Justice.; Political Science.

Modern societies are increasingly confronted with forms of violence that appear unpredictable and uncontrollable. Are the existing control regimes such as police, state surveillance institutions, and legal systems able to effectively contain phenomena such as school shootings, terrorism, or violence...