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JustinC
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10-03-2003 3:07 PM

Does anyone know of any references that discuss humans being naturally inclined towards violent behavior(atleast in some circumstances, I don't want to make a broad generalation)?
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It's for a paper I'm writing. Any help would be appreciated.
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JustinC
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JustinC
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10-03-2003 3:35 PM 		Reply to: Message 2 by Rei
10-03-2003 3:18 PM

Yeah, I guess I was pretty vague. The prompt is to describe your theory of violence. I'm doing a pluralistic approach and evolutionary predispositions may be one of my factors. Of course I need evidence for this.
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Are there any case studies that examine human groups agression towards "outsiders" around the world?
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Any gene for agression/violence?
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Would demonstrating that our close relatives also exhibit violent tendencies be a piece of evidence that we might have violent natural tendencies?
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Can the tendency of humans to form gangs and act agressively towards non-gang members be evidence?
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I might try and argue its a nature/nurture deal and might throw in "Broken Windows Theory" to describe different situations in which we act violent.
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Does that give you a better idea what I'm looking for?
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JustinC
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10-04-2003 3:56 AM

It sounds like you have some good references. Its due Tuesday, so Monday's fine. Thanks for helping out.
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JustinC
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