Evolution of Violence in Changing Societies:

A Longitudinal Analysis of Societal Shifts and Violent Behavior

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How does societal change shape the emergence and evolution of violent behavior? In this groundbreaking longitudinal study, Rebecca M. Rojas examines the complex interplay between social transformations and violent expression across decades. From the rise of cults and serial killers to school shootings and the contemporary incel phenomenon, this book traces patterns of aggression and deviance through shifting cultural, economic, and technological landscapes.

Combining rigorous empirical research with sociological and psychological analysis, Evolution of Violence in Changing Societies provides a compelling framework for understanding how structural and cultural shifts influence the ways violence manifests in modern communities. Essential reading for scholars, policymakers, and anyone seeking to understand the roots of extreme behavior in a rapidly changing world.