This book focuses on a singular cause of male violence-the perpetrator's sense of threat to one of his most valued possessions, namely, his reputation for strength and toughness. The theme of this book is that the Southern United States had-and has-a type of culture of honor.

About the Author
Richard E. Nisbett is Theodore M. Newcomb Distinguished University Professor of Psychology and codirector of the Culture and Cognition Program at the University of Michigan.Dov Cohen is assistant professor of psychology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.Richard E. Nisbett is Theodore M. Newcomb Distinguished University Professor of Psychology and codirector of the Culture and Cognition Program at the University of Michigan.Dov Cohen is assistant professor of psychology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.


Book Information
ISBN 9780813319933
Author Richard E Nisbett
Format Paperback
Page Count 138
Imprint Westview Press Inc
Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
Weight(grams) 204g