Violence and Crime in Nineteenth Century England

The Shadow of our Refinement

Nonfiction, History, Modern, 19th Century, British
Cover of the book Violence and Crime in Nineteenth Century England by J. Carter Wood, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: J. Carter Wood ISBN: 9781134332465
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: July 31, 2004
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: J. Carter Wood
ISBN: 9781134332465
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: July 31, 2004
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This book illuminates the origins and development of violence as a social issue by examining a critical period in the evolution of attitudes towards violence. It explores the meaning of violence through an accessible mixture of detailed empirical research and a broad survey of cutting-edge historical theory.

The author discusses topics such as street fighting, policing, sports, community discipline and domestic violence and shows how the nineteenth century established enduring patterns in views of violence.

Violence and Crime in Nineteenth-Century England will be essential reading for advanced students and researchers of modern British history, social and cultural history and criminology.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book illuminates the origins and development of violence as a social issue by examining a critical period in the evolution of attitudes towards violence. It explores the meaning of violence through an accessible mixture of detailed empirical research and a broad survey of cutting-edge historical theory.

The author discusses topics such as street fighting, policing, sports, community discipline and domestic violence and shows how the nineteenth century established enduring patterns in views of violence.

Violence and Crime in Nineteenth-Century England will be essential reading for advanced students and researchers of modern British history, social and cultural history and criminology.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Education Policy, Space and the City by J. Carter Wood
Cover of the book Football Fans Around the World by J. Carter Wood
Cover of the book Educating Inequality by J. Carter Wood
Cover of the book Britain and Foreign Affairs 1815-1885 by J. Carter Wood
Cover of the book Meeting Special Educational Needs in Primary Classrooms by J. Carter Wood
Cover of the book Using Cognitive Methods in the Classroom by J. Carter Wood
Cover of the book Milton and the Early Modern Culture of Devotion by J. Carter Wood
Cover of the book Television and Political Advertising by J. Carter Wood
Cover of the book Cognitive Therapy in Clinical Practice by J. Carter Wood
Cover of the book Growing Up Fast by J. Carter Wood
Cover of the book Celebrity Diplomacy by J. Carter Wood
Cover of the book Latino Civil Rights in Education by J. Carter Wood
Cover of the book Masculinity and Student Success in Higher Education by J. Carter Wood
Cover of the book Preventive War and American Democracy by J. Carter Wood
Cover of the book Varieties of Personal Theology by J. Carter Wood
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy