Violence and Subjectivity

Print length: 390 pages
Language: English
Publisher: University of California Press
Publication date: 15 September 2000

Name: Violence and Subjectivity
SKU: 9780520216075
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SKU: 9780520216075

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Explore the profound impact of violence on human subjectivity with “Violence and Subjectivity,” a compelling collection from “The Bookish Owl.” This book delves into how violence, from civil wars to subtle bureaucratic interventions, shapes individuals’ capacity to navigate daily life. Distinguished international contributors examine the complex interplay between perpetrators, victims, and witnesses within shared social spaces. The essays challenge simplistic divisions of the world into “violence-prone” and “peaceful” areas, revealing how local identities are molded by state and transnational forces. Discover insights into the violences of science, state, and media, and understand how these forces contribute to the present global context. Essential reading for anyone interested in anthropology, sociology, and the human condition.

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