Physical Description
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200 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Notes
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Include index.
Book Information
Interdisciplinary and international in scope, this volume forms the foundations for a Durkheimian sociology of violence, exploring the political anthropology of war, the rapport between power and the sacred, and various forms of contemporary irrationalism ranging from mass-mediated suicide to torture at Abu Ghraib. Offers new theoretical paradigms and original theory Forms the foundations for a radical Durkheimian sociology of violence Explores the political anthropology of war, ranging from mass-mediated suicide to torture at Abu Ghraib Contributions are made be leading Durkheim experts