Bessel, Richard
Violence: A Modern Obsession
- ISBN 13:
- 9781471147920
- author:
- Bessel, Richard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13.1 x 2.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, General, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Violence: A Modern Obsession by Richard Bessel explores the complex and multifaceted nature of violence in human history. From revolutionary upheavals to terrorism, this book examines how our sensitivity towards violence has grown over time, shaping our understanding of the world around us. Bessel critiques modern society's relationship with violence, highlighting paradoxes and contradictions that arise from its continued presence in human history. A thought-provoking analysis of a pressing global issue, this book sheds light on the enduring impact of violence on politics, interpersonal relations, and religious faith. With historical depth and philosophical insight, Violence: A Modern Obsession offers a nuanced exploration of our modern world's most fundamental problem.
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