John Keane
Reflections on Violence
- ISBN 13:
- 9781859841150
- author:
- John Keane
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Verso
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 212
- Dimensions:
- 21.56 x 13.59 x 1.6 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The 20th century has seen its share of violence, from genocidal wars to concentration camps and firebombed cities. Yet, despite this, there is a surprising lack of reflection on the conceptual meaning, cause and effects, and ethical-political implications of violence itself. John Keane's book challenges this indifference, throwing fresh light on the notion that we are drifting towards a "new middle ages" marked by uncivil wars sanctioned by decentralized powers. He examines how the term "violence" is riddled with ambiguities and confronts the argument that violence is rooted in "human nature." Instead of simple-minded pacifism, Keane formulates a theory of "uncivil society" and explores practical possibilities for greater civility. Keane's work is urgent, not just because of the terrible crimes committed during this century, but also because we are witnessing the growth of a new "politics of civility" aimed at publicizing and reducing specific forms of violence.
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