Lawrence, Bruce B.
On Violence: A Reader
- ISBN 13:
- 9780822337690
- author:
- Lawrence, Bruce B.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Duke University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 592
- Dimensions:
- 15.49 x 3.81 x 23.11 centimetres
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy / Social Science
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
On Violence: A Reader brings together diverse perspectives on violence, exploring its complex relationship with human society. Edited by Bruce B. Lawrence and Aisha Karim, this anthology examines the concept of violence as a process rather than an event, highlighting its connection to economic systems, institutions, and cultural expressions. The book is divided into five sections, each addressing a distinct aspect of violence: its dialectical relationship with domination and subordination; the tension between violence and nonviolence in politics and social movements; institutional faces of violence such as family, law, and religion; state violence; and the representation of violence through art, stories, and media. Through this collection of essays and writings, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the multifaceted nature of violence and its impact on individuals and societies.
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