Mitigating mass violence and managing threats in contemporary society:

"This edited book explores the shifting definitions and implications of mass violence and investigates the premise that the perpetrators' decision regarding their choice of weapon(s) to carry out their planned mass violence is based upon their accessibility to particular weapons. This lead...

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Weitere Verfasser: Crews, Gordon A. 1964- (HerausgeberIn), Markey, Mary Ann 1949- (HerausgeberIn), Kerr, Selina E. M. (HerausgeberIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Hershey PA, USA IGI Global, Publisher of Timely Knowledge [2021]
Schriftenreihe:A volume in the Advances in psychology, mental health, and behavioral studies (APMHBS) book series
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Zusammenfassung:"This edited book explores the shifting definitions and implications of mass violence and investigates the premise that the perpetrators' decision regarding their choice of weapon(s) to carry out their planned mass violence is based upon their accessibility to particular weapons. This leads to whether perpetrators of mass violence share similar goals and motivations for their sprees, as well as display commonalities in their direct and indirect warning behaviors" - Provided by publisher
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (xxvii, 396 Seiten) Illustrationen
ISBN:9781799849582
ISSN:2475-6679
DOI:10.4018/978-1-7998-4957-5