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The better angels of our nature

Paperback • 2011 • English • 1. edition

The better angels of our nature: the decline of violence in history and its causes

By Steven Pinker

2 Ratings • 5.0 of 5

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About the book

Do we really care about each other less than we did in the past? This myth-destroying book shows that, contrary to popular belief, humankind has become progressively less, not more, violent from prehistory to today. Even the twentieth century, commonly perceived as the most brutal, is part of this trend. Debunking both the idea of the 'noble savage', and the Hobbesian notion of a 'nasty, brutish and short' life, and ranging over everything from the Enlightenment to warfare, art to religion, Stev...Show more

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ISBN

9781846140945

Publisher

Vigmostad & Bjørke AS (VB Import)

Published year

2011

Language

English

Edition

1

Original title

The better angels of our nature

Format

Paperback

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