Violence and Visibility in Modern History
| Author | : J. Martschukat |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 431 |
| Release | : 2013-12-18 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781137378699 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1137378697 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (697 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Violence and Visibility in Modern History by : J. Martschukat
Download or read book Violence and Visibility in Modern History written by J. Martschukat and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-12-18 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the claims of Steven Pinker and others, violence has remained a historical constant since the Enlightenment, even though its forms and visibility have been radically transformed. Accordingly, the studies gathered here recast debate over violence in modern societies by undermining teleological and reassuring narratives of progress.
