Cruelty to Animals and Interpersonal Violence: Readings in Research and Application

by Frank R. Ascione, Randall Lockwood

Overview

The landscapes of violence have become too familiar, too close to home. Despite decades of scientific research, we are only beginning to understand the roots of violence that connect child maltreatment, spouse and partner abuse, and aggression in our neighborhoods and communities. Cruelty to animals is often part of these landscapes of violence—at times, a strong link to destructive interpersonal relationships. Research on this link has recently received increased attention. However, the layperson, student, and professional interested in this link often face the daunting task of locating the critical references in this area of inquiry. Cruelty to Animals and Interpersonal Violence presents in one volume historical, philosophical, and research sources that explore the maltreatment of animals and the ways people hurt each other. Diverse disciplines are represented among the readings, including psychology and psychiatry, criminology, social work, veterinary science, and anthropology. A bibliography of related books and articles is provided for readers who wish to pursue this topic in greater detail.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781557531063
Publisher:	Purdue University Press
Publication date:	11/01/1997
Series:	New Directions in the Human-Animal Bond
Pages:	464
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Frank R. Ascione received the 2001 Distinguished Scholar Award from the International Association of Human-Animal Interaction and the International Society for Anthrozoology, and in 2002, was selected as USU's College of Education Scholar/Researcher of the Year. Ascione serves on the Child and Animal Abuse Prevention Advisory Council of the Latham Foundation. During his career, he has published several books including The International Handbook of Animal Abuse and Cruelty: Theory, Research, and Application and Safe Havens for Pets: Guidelines for Programs Sheltering Pets for Women Who Are Battered.

Editorial Reviews

"In 1905, Freud suggested that clinicians pay special attention to children who are cruel to animals. Today there is growing evidence that childhood cruelty toward animals is often a precursor to cruelty to humans. This book presents, for the first time in one place, all the significant literature on the relationship between animal abuse and violence in our society. This book is a must for anyone concerned with the implications and policies associated with child abuse. For the scholar, the book will save days of library research, and for all others, will give new understanding of society's most pressing issue - violence in our lives."

From the Publisher

In 1905, Freud suggested that clinicians pay special attention to children who are cruel to animals. Today there is growing evidence that childhood cruelty toward animals is often a precursor to cruelty to humans.
This book presents, for the first time in one place, all the significant literature on the relationship between animal abuse and violence in our society. This book is a must for anyone concerned with the implications and policies associated with child abuse. For the scholar, the book will save days of library research, and for all others, will give new understanding of society’s most pressing issue – violence in our lives.”

Alan M. Beck

A collection of classic and representative articles examining the link between animal abuse and interpersonal violence, offering perspectives from various fields. Although most articles are from professional publications, papers are readable and do not require technical background. Contains sections on philosophical and historical background, integrative reviews, case studies, psychiatric and biomedical studies, criminology, developmental psychopathology, measurement and reporting, the human-animal bond, and child abuse, elder abuse, and domestic violence. Of interest to professionals in psychiatry, social work, law enforcement, criminal justice, veterinary medicine, and animal rights. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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