Social Causes of Violence: Crafting a Science Agenda is a valuable resource for those interested in violence in U.S. society. In easily readable language, this book highlights recent research and identifies priorities for further study. Building on a workshop of leading social scientists, the volume addresses such questions as: What social factors are central to understanding violence? What leads individuals to or away from violence? And, how do societal institutions respond to and affect the likelihood of violence?

Social Causes of Violence: Crafting a Science Agenda

Levine, Felice J.

Rosich, Katherine J.

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A volume in the American Sociological Association's Issue Series on Research and Social Policy. No topic is of greater importance to the health and well being of our society than the presence of violence in our culture. Drawing upon social science research, this volume presents trends in youth violence, the causes of youth violence, and the lessons learned from intervention programs. Important information is provided on the factors that increase or reduce the risk of youth violence, and on ways to prevent or intervene when violence occurs. This publication is a valuable resource on an issue of major social concern.

Youth Violence: Children at Risk

Joan McCord

Delbert Elliott, John Hagan

Teen & Young Adult

A book that brings social science knowledge to bear on issues of affirmative action is long overdue. Just a cursory reading of any newspaper or listening to radio or television commentary makes clear that this is a public policy topic more frequently charged with "heat" than "light." The Realities of Affirmative Action in Employment seeks to diffuse the rhetoric by adding the perspective of systematic empirical study. 
As the title implies, The Realities of Affirmative Action in Employment is a project grounded in what we know about affirmative action. The book is about how affirmative action works and what impact it has had on employees, employers, and the public. Early on in the book, we learn that affirmative action is formally mandated for only a small proportion of employers and firms. The book, however, goes beyond where affirmative action may be technically required and considers more generally the impact of affirmative action in setting norms and sta! ndards of practice throughout the workplace. 
In keeping with the goals of this project, The Realities of Affirmative Action in Employment was produced with an assiduous dedication to empirical research. The project sought to take the commonplace assumptions of proponents and opponents of affirmative action and ferret out myth from reality based strictly on scientific data and research. Also, it is comprehensive in its scope: The book takes into consideration the experiences and perspectives of employees who are the targets of affirmative action, other employees, all employers, and the public. It also examines the costs and benefits to organizations and firms. 
As discussions and debate continue about how best to reap the benefits of a diverse workforce, The Realities of Affirmative Action in Employment is worth reading and rereading.

Realities of Affirmative Action in Employment

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Reskin, Barbara F.

Sociology

The stream of violent incidents in the late 1990s has brought the issue of hate and hate-motivated behavior to the forefront of national concern and debate. Hate crimes, like all crimes, are to a major extent social constructions. As a nation, the U.S. is engaged in a controversial and ongoing legal and social experiment in which the criminal law is being invoked in an effort to combat attitudes and behaviors that have long been a part of our history, but have only recently been labeled "hate crime." This volume in the Series provides expert testimony on several areas of research and data on hate crimes, and includes summaries of recent legislation, a detailed bibliography, and an expert list.

Hate Crime in America : What Do We Know?

Ferber, Abby L.

Jenness, Valerie

Grattet, Ryken

Program : The Challenge of Democratic Participation/August 5-9, 1994

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