Amazon.com description: Product Description: Social Causes of Violence: Crafting a Science Agenda is a valuable resource for those interested in violence in U.S. society. In easily readable language, this book highlights recent research and identifies priorities for further study. Building on a workshop of leading social scientists, the volume addresses such questions as: What social factors are central to understanding violence? What leads individuals to or away from violence? And, how do societal institutions respond to and affect the likelihood of violence?