Description:This remarkable book approaches the topic of animal cruelty and interpersonal violence in a way that does not exclude interested but non-subject matter expert readers from comprehending its content and message. Dr. Ascione has achieved the perfect balance of empirical research/data/results with actual case studies that put a human face on the numbers. It is quite evident that a great deal of research went into creating this extensive and comprehensive piece. I would recommend this book for professionals and non-professionals alike.