Routledge International Handbook of Violence Studies - Book

Violence represents a significant public health challenge that affects more than just those who suffer fatal injuries. While death counts provide part of the data, many individuals survive violent encounters only to live with permanent physical and emotional scars. This handbook examines how violence impacts entire communities by reducing overall productivity, decreasing property values, and disrupting essential social services. This comprehensive resource moves beyond traditional definitions of interpersonal harm like murder, armed robbery, and sexual assault. It explores a broader spectrum of behaviors that are frequently overlooked by the criminal justice system. By addressing these wider definitions, the text provides a deep look into the social, medical, and legal dimensions of violence in the modern world. It is an essential text for those studying the sociological and anthropological impacts of harm on society and individual well-being.