| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 125 pages) |
| Series |
Studies in social, political, and legal philosophy |
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Studies in social, political, and legal philosophy.
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| Contents |
Molded by myths -- The myth of physical violence -- The myth of good guys and bad guys -- The myth of necessary violence -- The myth of effective punishment -- An overview of nonviolence -- Selective nonviolence -- Toward a theory of comprehensive nonviolence -- Comprehensive nonviolence |
| Summary |
Violence and Nonviolence: an Introduction critiques five dominant societal views about violence and nonviolence. Using evidence from scientific studies as well as anecdotal evidence and news reports, esteemed scholar and editor Barry L. Gan shows students that these widely adopted and violent views are largely mistaken, and require a fundamental rethinking and adjustment. By synthesizing new research with old philosophies, Gan introduces students to an alternative paradigm of nonviolence through which we can begin to build a more peaceful world |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 115-119) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed |
| Subject |
Violence.
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Nonviolence.
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Violence
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violence.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Violence in Society.
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Nonviolence
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Violence
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2021676615 |
| ISBN |
9781442217614 |
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1442217618 |
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