Culture of honor: the psychology of violence in the south
Auteur :
Nisbett, Richard E / Cohen, Dov
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Inc
ISBN :
9780813319933
Date de publication :
15 mars 1996
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
204 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
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.