The Violence of Hate, Fourth Edition presents a systematic introduction to issues related to the sociology and social psychology of hate and violence as they target people who are different in socially significant ways. It offers an integrated perspective on the causes and consequences of hate-motivated violence and the reasons we have not always been effective in stopping it. Not only do the authors address the experiences of racial, ethnic, and religious groups under attack, but also tho...

Over the decades, the lines separating young- middle-aged-, and older adults have blurred, as indicated by a broadening of the appropriate years for making life decisions. Not only are many people marrying later, but some are marrying earlier than ever. Overall, women giving birth later, but some are having children earlier in their lives. Older people are retiring later, but some are retiring at a younger age. The spread or variability (standard deviation) of age-based decisions has incre...

Hate crimes-violence aimed at individuals because they are members of a particular group-were once considered the rare illegal actions of a small but vocal assortment of extremists who thrived on hating minorities. No more. In this new book by two of the country's leading experts on hate crimes, published ten years after their classic book of the same name, these most-recognized authorities and media commentators reinterpret this scourge of our generation-hatred based on race, religion, se...

Any murder causes pain and suffering that ripple through families and communities—of both the victims and the perpetrators—but premeditated murders cause the worst kind of damage. The Allure of Premeditated Murder is about the worst kinds of premeditated homicide in which the perpetrator plans an attack over a period of days, weeks, or months, leaving behind massive carnage and unspeakable suffering. Drawing on extensive research and interviews with murderers, sociologists Jack Levin and J...

Accessibly written, yet analytically rich, Extreme Killing: Understanding Serial and Mass Murder, is renowned for its fascinating examination of historical and contemporary serial and mass murder. Authors and experts in the field, James Alan Fox, Jack Levin, and Emma Fridel, bring their years of research to bear in this fascinating analysis of serial, multiple, and mass murder. They examine the theories of criminal behavior and apply them to a multitude of tragic events th...

Covert violence occurs in all social institutions—including families and close relationships, education, workplaces, politics, mass media, and healthcare—each with its own unique power dynamics that shape the incidence and patterns of these vicious acts. This book focuses on the types of surreptitious murder and mayhem that perpetrators intend to go unnoticed by would-be victims—until it’s too late. When such attacks are carried out with efficiency and competence, they may be disguised in ...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Addiction Recovery Handbook by Jack Alan Levine is a powerful and practical guide to overcoming addiction, restoring hope, and building a life of lasting freedom. More than a single-author resource, this book also features the voices, insight, and experience of nineteen additional contributors from diverse backgrounds across the recovery, counseling, mental health, ministry, and treatment communities.Drawing from real-life experience, prof...

Don't Blow It with God is a bold, practical, and inspiring message for anyone who knows life was meant for more. In a world filled with distractions, wrong priorities, broken choices, constant pressure, and spiritual confusion, this powerful book challenges readers to stop drifting through life and start living with purpose, direction, and faith.Many people carry regret from past mistakes, missed opportunities, damaged relationships, wasted years, or poor decisions. Others feel stu...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.My Addict, Your Addict is a powerful, real-world guide to understanding and overcoming addiction. Author Jack Alan Levine has counseled thousands of individuals and families affected by addiction and understands how destructive and consuming it can be. Having experienced it in his own life and witnessed its impact on those closest to him, Jack speaks with honesty, clarity, and conviction.Whether you are struggli...

My Addict, Your Addict provides insight, understanding, and hope for individuals and families affected by addiction. Drawing from real-life experiences, personal observations, and practical wisdom, Jack Alan Levine explores the challenges addiction creates for both those struggling with substance abuse and the loved ones who care about them. The book examines the emotional, relational, and spiritual impact of addiction while offering guidance for recognizing destructive pa...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Bad Bet: How Online Gambling Is Destroying America exposes the hidden cost of the explosive online gambling industry. What begins as entertainment can quickly become addiction, financial ruin, broken families, and emotional devastation. Through real stories, sharp insight, and practical truth, authors Jack Alan Levine and John Rabe reveal how sports betting apps, casino platforms, and nonstop digital access are trapping...