Author

Publication

1992 - Auburn House, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

41,750 words, Guess

Page Count

167 pages

Identifiers

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  • Goodreads510763
  • LibraryThing3997016

Classifications

  • DDC364.1/52/08997
  • LCCE98.C87 B33 1992

Description

This volume is the first major attempt to systematically examine the etiology of violence in American Indian communities. Using fieldwork as well as quantitative and qualitative research, Dr. Bachman first presents an overview of American Indians from historical and contemporary perspectives, before she focuses specifically on violence and its causes. Homicide, suicide, and family violence are analyzed in depth, and the destructive impacts of alcohol and other addictive substances are documented. Dr. Bachman effectively uses personal stories and narratives given by American Indians to illustrate the living reality behind the statistics she presents. She concludes with a variety of policy recommendations that will be of interest not only to policymakers, but also to academic researchers and students in criminology, ethnic relations, sociology, and anthropology.

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Other Editions

  • Death and violence on the reservation: homicide, family violence, and suicide in American Indian populationsAuburn House1992-01-01

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