The causes of violence: standard explanations -- Standard practices -- Paolo Freire and the question of human nature -- The culture of violence -- The culture of school violence -- School shooters: more lethal than ever -- Media reality -- Fun and games -- Brain response to electronic media and games -- The future of violence -- What we can do: the opportunity
Summary
"The book investigates human nature and its relation to aggressive behavior. It describes the culture of violence that generates a culture of school violence, taking into account psychological and neuroscientific research exploring the effects of violent entertainment media on the brain and on behavior"-- Provided by publisher