Description
| Product ID: | 9781846680274 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Violence |
| Authors: | Author: Slavoj Zizek |
| Page Count: | 224 |
| Subjects: | Violence and abuse in society, Violence in society, Social theory, Social theory |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Argues that the physical violence we see is often generated by the systemic violence that sustains our political and economic systems. With the help of eminent philosophers and frequent references to popular culture, this title examines the causes of violent outbreaks like those seen in Israel and Palestine and in terrorist acts around the world. Zizek argues that the physical violence we see is often generated by the systemic violence that sustains our political and economic systems. With the help of eminent philosophers like Marx, Engel and Lacan, as well as frequent references to popular culture, he examines the real causes of violent outbreaks like those seen in Israel and Palestine and in terrorist acts around the world. Ultimately, he warns, doing nothing is often the most violent course of action we can take. |
| Imprint Name: | Profile Books Ltd |
| Publisher Name: | Profile Books Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2009-01-01 |