Violence, Aggression & Coercive Actions

Tedeschi (psychology, U. of Albany) and Felson (sociology, U. of Albany) describe a theory that focuses on social conflicts and the concepts of power, influence, social identity, and retributive justice. They examine traditional theories of aggression, and synthesize key findings of various theoretical perspectives to support their own social interactionist theory. Discussion includes pornography, television, sexual coercion, and parenting styles. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.