Explore the intricate relationship between violence and mediation in contemporary culture. This seminal work dissects how power, representation, and difference fuel societal conflict, while critically examining mediation’s capacity to foster communal understanding. Through diverse literary, philosophical, and sociological lenses, it investigates everything from cinematic portrayals to the systemic violence of late capitalism. An indispensable resource for Indian university students and academics in cultural studies, sociology, and critical theory seeking profound insights into modern societal dynamics and the limits of resolution.