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A theory of conflict

Paperback • 2010 • English • 1. edition

A theory of conflict: overcoming direct violence

By Johan Galtung

Part 7 of the series Publications from Transcend University Press

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In conflict theory there is a mainstream Narrative I: . Problem: there are evil forces out there waiting for their time . When time comes their evil is articulated as violence . Remedy: be strong enough to deter evil and crush it if needed . If strong enough there is a gift: security. This book challenges that, and argues an alternative Narrative II: . Problem: there is a difficult unresolved conflict out there . The conflict leads to frustration leading to aggression-violence . Remedy: conf...Show more

Politics and government

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ISBN

9788230005569

Publisher

Kolofon Forlag AS

Published year

2010

Language

English

Edition

1

Original title

A theory of conflict

Format

Paperback

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