Drawing on contemporary research and theory in various fields, Englander (psychology, Bridgewater State College) summarizes the factors implicated in a broad range of violent acts from child abuse to gang warfare, from school shootings to spousal homicide. In this third edition, Englander continues to emphasize family and street violence, although she notes the recent decline in those crimes and the increased fears Americans have about violent political crimes. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)