Covert Violence: The Secret Weapon of the Powerless

by Jack Levin, Julie B. Wiest

Overview

Covert violence occurs in all social institutions—including families and close relationships, education, workplaces, politics, mass media, and healthcare—each with its own unique power dynamics that shape the incidence and patterns of these vicious acts. This book focuses on the types of surreptitious murder and mayhem that perpetrators intend to go unnoticed by would-be victims—until it’s too late. When such attacks are carried out with efficiency and competence, they may be disguised in official records as the result of illness, accident, or intentional self-harm, only on occasion to be later reclassified as the brutal crimes they are. This compelling and much-needed book is for all those who seek to understand—and strive to prevent—violence in society.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781529230703
Publisher:	Bristol University Press
Publication date:	10/17/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	162
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Jack Levin is Professor Emeritus and co-director of the Brudnick Center on Violence and Conflict at Northeastern University. Julie B. Wiest is Professor of Sociology at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.

Table of Contents

1. An Introduction to Covert Violence, Power, and Social Institutions 2. Family and Close Relationships 3. Formal Education 4. The Workplace 5. Politics and Government 6. Healthcare 7. Mass Media 8. Shining Light on the Shadows Appendix: Case Summaries

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“In looking at the covert nature of underdog violence, this important text is reminiscent of Seductions of Crime and the best form of provocative and engaging criminology. It is quite simply a must-read.” James Treadwell, Staffordshire University

“Covert Violence fills an important gap in the literature by providing a detailed exploration of forms of violence that are often overlooked by scholars, the public, and even the targets of such acts. Levin and Wiest's examination of the topic is truly captivating.” Wendy Regoeczi, University of South Carolina

“The usually buried phenomenon of covert violence is unearthed and framed in this groundbreaking book. Artfully written, it will appeal to any reader interested in true crime. Academically grounded, it provides a key text for scholars and students.” Paul Iganski, Lancaster UniversityLaw School