Aggression in Proximity Relationships (APR): Theory is the second in a three-volume series on aggression in interpersonal relationships. This volume is divided into three main sections.
Section I - establishes the need for a new approach to address APR by presenting a case for change. Existing models and approaches used to address APR are discussed, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of these existing models. In this section, there is a rationale for neurodynamics as a new approach. Highlighted in this section is incest, clerical sexual abuse, as well as other types of abuse not clearly defined and included in traditional definitions of interpersonal violence and abuse.
Section II - examines several theories used to explain APR. These include ethological models, sexual selection, assortative mating, selective mating, game theory, and victimization and fear theories.
Section III - is an evaluation of the theory of evolution by means of natural selection. Several concerns related to gene theory, the application of DNA science, race, gender, and the force directing natural selection are discussed in this section.
The title ends with the presentation of an integrated holistic model (IHM) that could be used to inform policies, intervention strategies, and program development for addressing APR.
The title is well-illustrated, includes section and chapter previews, chapter reviews, index, bibliography, references and citations.
