Violent death, encapsulating suicide and homicide, remains a pervasive global concern, spanning a spectrum from individual acts to large-scale atrocities like genocide and war. This paper provides a nuanced examination of violent death's multifaceted dimensions, delving into distinct issues such as suicide in developed industrial societies, the prominence of war in certain regions, and the often overlooked facets of violence affecting both the young and the elderly. In Western post-industrialized countries, violent death, encompassing homicide, suicide, and accidents, stands as a leading cause of mortality among the youth, while domestic violence and professional nursing violence impact the elderly. Despite its omnipresence, there exists a significant dearth of reflective knowledge on violence.
This study sheds light on the alarming prevalence of violence in medium-sized towns, exemplified by the downward spiral explored in the Netflix Series "Flint Town." The correlation between reduced employment opportunities, relative deprivation, and violent outcomes is examined, emphasizing the societal implications of such trends.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Sociological takes on violent death
- Global findings
- Violent death in the United States
- Politically motivated violence
- Domestic violence
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This text explores the concept of violent death from a global perspective, examining its sociological and epidemiological dimensions. It aims to understand the causes, consequences, and complexities of violent death in various societies, focusing on different forms of violence including suicide, homicide, genocide, and war.
- The sociological perspective on violent death
- The global epidemiology of violent death
- The role of culture and society in shaping violent death rates
- The impact of violent death on public health and well-being
- The challenges of studying and preventing violent death
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter provides a brief overview of the concept of violent death and introduces the different forms of violence that will be discussed in the text. It emphasizes the importance of understanding violent death as a public health concern, particularly in the context of young populations and vulnerable groups.
- Sociological takes on violent death: This chapter examines how sociologists have approached the study of violence. It critiques the limitations of the epidemiological approach and argues for a more nuanced understanding of the social and cultural factors that contribute to violent death.
- Global findings: This chapter presents a global overview of violent death rates and explores the risk factors and demographic patterns associated with different forms of violence. It highlights the disparities in violent death rates across different regions and emphasizes the need for a global perspective on the issue.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary focus of this text is violent death, exploring its sociological and epidemiological aspects. This includes terms like homicide, suicide, genocide, war, social structures, cultural influences, public health, and global disparities. Further, key concepts such as relative deprivation, social inequality, and the role of the state in preventing violence are highlighted. The text also examines the methodological challenges associated with studying violent death and the limitations of existing research approaches.
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- Martin Gloger (Author), 2022, Exploring Violent Death Globally. An Analysis of Suicide, Homicide, Genocide, and War, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1415924
