Download or read book The International Handbook of Animal Abuse and Cruelty written by Frank R. Ascione and published by Purdue University Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Animal abuse as a predictor of abuse against humans has been documented extensively. Societyaâ'¬s ever-rising violence has prompted experts to ask what alternatives are available to identify the early signs and stop the cycle. The International Handbook of Animal Abuse and Cruelty: Theory, Research, and Application is the authoritative, up-to-date compendium covering the historical, legal, research, and applied issues related to animal abuse and cruelty from scholars worldwide.\n