Considering Hate Violence, Goodness, and Justice in American Culture and Politics |
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| Author:
| Whitlock, Kay
Bronski, Michael |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8070-9191-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2015 |
| Publisher: | Beacon Press
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| Imprint: | Beacon Press |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $25.95 |
Book Description:
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Considering Hate challenges easy assumptions and failed solutions, arguing that "hate violence" reflects existing cultural norms. Drawing upon social science, philosophy, theology, film, and literature, the authors examine how hate and common, even ordinary, forms of individual and group violence are excused and More Description
Considering Hate challenges easy assumptions and failed solutions, arguing that "hate violence" reflects existing cultural norms. Drawing upon social science, philosophy, theology, film, and literature, the authors examine how hate and common, even ordinary, forms of individual and group violence are excused and normalized in popular culture and political discussion.