The Origins of Violence

The Origins of Violence Religion, History and Genocide

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Publisher's Synopsis

Shortlisted for the Ernest Scott Prize for a history book In The Origins of Violence, John Docker draws from both classical and modern sources to explore why group violence - such as colonisation, conquest, massacre and genocide - has been an ongoing narrative in the history of humanity. He provides a nuanced look at group violence in primates and the ancient world, explores how the notions of &

Book information

ISBN: 9780868409740
Publisher: UNSW Press
Pub date:
Number of pages: 272
Weight: 339g
Height: 215mm
Width: 135mm