Inequality in Violence in Us

By Barbara H. Chasin

An examination of class, racial and gender violence in the contemporary United States, which discusses the obvious violence of individual murder and assault and also the less publicized violence caused by the routine workings of our society, and especially, of its stratification.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1573924466
• ISBN13: 9781573924467
• Release Date: March 1999
• Publisher: Prometheus Books
• Length: 217 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.4" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Thorough and insightful.

Inequality and Violence in the United States is a very thorough and informative book that looks at how inequality contributes to the high level of violence in the United States. Its main focus is on organizational and structural violence (which results from the decisions of the powerful) but Chasin examines interpersonal violence as well, including violence perpetuated by hate groups and violence against women. The book is packed with useful information and revealing insights.