On Violence

by Hannah Arendt

Overview

An analysis of the nature, causes, and significance of violence in the second half of the twentieth century. Arendt also reexamines the relationship between war, politics, violence, and power. “Incisive, deeply probing, written with clarity and grace, it provides an ideal framework for understanding the turbulence of our times”(Nation). Index.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780156695008
Publisher:	HMH Books
Publication date:	03/11/1970
Series:	Harvest Book Series
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	112
Sales rank:	162,248
Product dimensions:	5.31(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.33(d)

About the Author

Hannah Arendt (1906–1975) is considered one of the most important and influential thinkers of the twentieth century. She is the author of numerous articles and books, including The Origins of Totalitarianism and the essay collection Men in Dark Times.