Chapters in this book

1. Front Matter i
2. Contents v
3. Figures and Tables vii
4. Preface ix
5. The Concept of Violence 1
6. An Overview of Canadian Public Violence 17
7. Characteristics of Canadian Public Violence 42
8. The Meaning of Violence 68
9. Culture and Ideology 86
10. The Breakdown of Restraints against Violence 115
11. The Growth of Discontent 146
12. Solidarity Theories 171
13. The Role of the Government 202
14. Conclusion 232
15. Appendix 243
16. Bibliography 245
17. Index 261