Violence and Social Orders

Violence and Social Orders

Overview

Societies confront the potential for violence through diverse methods. This book places the challenge of violence within a broad social science and historical context, demonstrating the intricate connection between economic and political actions. It posits that most societies, termed natural states, control violence by politically manipulating the economy to establish privileged interests. While these privileges restrict violence from powerful individuals, they impede both economic and political progress. In contrast, modern societies promote open access to organizations, fostering competition that drives development.

Who it's for

• Students and researchers of sociology, political science, and economics.
• Individuals interested in comparative historical analysis of societal development.
• Readers seeking to understand the foundations of modern versus traditional social structures.

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 346
• Binding: Paperback
• ISBN: 9781107646995
• Publisher: Cambridge Academ
• Year: 2012