The Human Potential For Peace - An Anthropological Challenge To Assumptions About War And Violence

Provides a re-evaluation of anthropological findings on violence, war, peace and conflict management. This volume draws upon anthropological data, from cultural studies and evolutionary biology. It challenges the traditional view that humans are naturally violent, and argues that we possess a strong ability to prevent and resolve conflicts.

Product details

• Authors: Fry, Douglas P. Fry
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.07.2005
• EAN: 9780195181784
• ISBN: 978-0-19-518178-4
• No. of pages: 366
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 19 mm
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Social structure research; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Violence in Society, Social & cultural anthropology, ethnography, Social and cultural anthropology, Violence in society, Violence and abuse in society