Death and Violence on the Reservation: Homicide, Family Violence, and Suicide in American Indian Populations

by Ronet Bachman

Overview

Using fieldwork as well as quantitative and qualitative research, Bachman considers the sad and understudied condition of American Indians, from both historical and contemporary perspectives. Focusing on violence and its causes, the volume pays particular attention to homicide, suicide, and family violence. The destructive impact of alcohol and other addictive substances are documented. Bachman effectively uses personal stories and narratives given by American Indians to illustrate the living reality behind the statistics she presents. The book concludes with a variety of policy recommendations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313066665
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	06/23/1992
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	486 KB

About the Author

RONET BACHMAN is a Research Analyst and Statistician with the Bureau of Justice Statistics, U.S. Justice Department. She is also Visiting Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology at the University of Maryland.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Trends in American Indian Homicide
The Social Causes of American Indian Homicide as Revealed by the Life Experiences of Offenders
An Statistical Analysis of American Indian Homicide: A Test of Social Disorganization and Economic Deprivation at the Reservation County and State Levels
Alternative Explanations of American Indian Homicide
Violence in American Indian Families
When Aggression is Turned Inward
Policy Implications
Appendix A: Interview Questionnaire
Appendix B: Indian Affairs Organizations
Bibliography
Index

Editorial Reviews

Bachman, an analyst with the US Justice Department, combines quantitative and qualitative data, fieldwork, and personal narratives, to illustrate the character and possible causes of violence among Native Americans. She also makes a variety of policy recommendations. Should interest readers involved either with Indians or other minorities, or with criminology. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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