Part I: Introduction Violence: From Theory to Research Part II: Theories of Violence 1. Toward a Social Learning Model of Violence and Terrorism 2. A General Strain Theory Approach to Violence 3. Control Balance Theory and Violence 4. A Rational-Choice Approach to Violence 5. Social Disorganization and Violence 6. Toward a Radical Ecology of Urban Violence 7. The Basic Routine Activity Approach to Crime Analysis 8.

Feminist Theories of Violent Behavior 9. Violent Structures Part III: Applying Theories to Substance 10. Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Assault 11. Youth Violence: An Overview 12. A Summary of Research on Drug-Related Violence 13. Modern Lynchings 14. Hate Violence 15. Terrorist Violence Part IV: Conclusion The Need for a Theory of Violence.