The International Handbook of Animal Abuse and Cruelty: Theory, Research, and Application

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Frank R. Ascione
Purdue University Press, 2008 - Nature - 520 pages
Animal abuse as a predictor of abuse against humans has been documented extensively. Societyaâ'¬s ever-rising violence has prompted experts to ask what alternatives are available to identify the early signs and stop the cycle. The International Handbook of Animal Abuse and Cruelty: Theory, Research, and Application is the authoritative, up-to-date compendium covering the historical, legal, research, and applied issues related to animal abuse and cruelty from scholars worldwide.\n
 

Contents

Ch01
1
Ch02
7
Ch03
31
Ch04
59
Ch05
87
Ch06
111
Ch07
133
Ch08
155
Ch13
269
Ch14
305
Ch15
335
Ch16
375
Ch17
393
Ch18
423
Ch19
441
Ch20
473

Ch09
175
Ch10
201
Ch11
221
Ch12
247
x01Contribution
479
x02Author index
487
x03Index General
505
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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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