What is it about?

Economies of violence are ever-present issues that determine our past, our present, and our collective future. Understanding what they are, who the core players are, and how they impact our world is therefore absolutely crucial.

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Why is it important?

A prevalent characteristic of violence within the framework limited to the concept of economies of violence entails the presence of intentionality and premeditation aimed at power acquisition and enrichment. Within this context, acts of violence are propelled by aspirations for profit and/or the consolidation of power dynamics that guarantee a privileged financial and economic status.

Perspectives

This book shows that from the corridors of power to the busy market squares, the mutually reinforcing interactions between violence and economic systems, relationships, and interactions shape the course of society.

ALAIN BAUER
CNAM PARIS FRANCE

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This page is a summary of: General Introduction, September 2024, Brill,
DOI: 10.1163/9789004708563_002.
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