Overview

The landscapes of violence have become too familiar, too close to home. Despite decades of scientific research, we are only beginning to understand the roots of violence that connect child maltreatment, spouse and partner abuse, and aggression in our neighborhoods and communities. Cruelty to animals is often part of these landscapes of violence – at times, a strong link to destructive interpersonal relationships. Research on this link has recently received increased attention. However, the layperson, student, and professional interested in this link often face the daunting task of locating the critical references in this area of inquiry. Cruelty to Animals and Interpersonal Violence presents in one volume historical, philosophical, and research sources that explore the maltreatment of animals and the ways people hurt each other. Diverse disciplines are represented among the readings, including psychology and psychiatry, criminology, social work, veterinary science, and anthropology. A bibliography of related books and articles is provided for readers who wish to pursue this topic in greater detail.

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In 1905, Freud suggested that clinicians pay special attention to children who are cruel to animals. Today there is growing evidence that childhood cruelty toward animals is often a precursor to cruelty to humans. This book presents, for the first time in one place, all the significant literature on the relationship between animal abuse and violence in our society. This book is a must for anyone concerned with the implications and policies associated with child abuse. For the scholar, the book will save days of library research, and for all others, will give new understanding of society's most pressing issue - violence in our lives. --Alan M. Beck (08/20/2018)

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Frank R. Ascione received the 2001 Distinguished Scholar Award from the International Association of Human-Animal Interaction and the International Society for Anthrozoology, and in 2002, was selected as USU's College of Education Scholar/Researcher of the Year. Ascione serves on the Child and Animal Abuse Prevention Advisory Council of the Latham Foundation. During his career, he has published several books including The International Handbook of Animal Abuse and Cruelty: Theory, Research, and Application and Safe Havens for Pets: Guidelines for Programs Sheltering Pets for Women Who Are Battered.

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