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A Study of Atrocity with a Dream of Peace
April 1, 2007It’s surprising, but one of the world’s leading experts on the topic of terrorism doesn’t like the word. “It’s a biased term,” said Richard Dekmejian, a scholar who has served as a… more>
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Why Do the Young Become Homicidal?
March 7, 2007Blaming violent video games for violent kids is nothing new. In 1999, the culprit was the first-person shooter game Doom and the tragedy was Columbine. But holding video games responsible for violent youth ignores the fact… more>
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Nutrition Key to Aggressive Behavior
November 16, 2004Early malnutrition may lead to low IQ and later antisocial behavior, says a new USC study. The work is an important first step in identifying early risk factors for adult violence and developing programs to prevent it. By… more>
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