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The Better Angels of our Nature : : why Violence has Declined

Pinker, Steven, 1954- Book - 2011 303.609 Pi, Adult Book / Nonfiction / Social Science / Psychology / Pinker, Steven 4 On Shelf No requests on this item Community Rating: 4 out of 5

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A controversial history of violence argues that today's world is the most peaceful time in human existence, drawing on psychological insights into intrinsic values that are causing people to condemn violence as an acceptable measure.

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Not persuaded submitted by emaelshaikh on August 18, 2022, 4:52pm It's a nice argument, elegant, but not fully compelling

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PUBLISHED
New York : Viking, 2011.
Year Published: 2011
Description: xxviii, 802 p. : ill., map ; 25 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book

ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9780670022953
0670022950
9780143122012

SUBJECTS
Violence -- Psychological aspects.
Violence -- Social aspects.
Nonviolence -- Psychological aspects.