Barren sacrifice, the: an essay on political violence
Auteur :
Dumouchel, Paul
Éditeur :
Michigan State University Press
ISBN :
9781611861839
Date de publication :
1 nov. 2015
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,8 cm
Poids :
367 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
According to political theory, the primary function of the modern state is to protect its citizens. Yet it is the states that essentially commit major forms of violence against their own citizens. Paul Dumouchel argues that this paradox is not an accident but an ever-present possibility that is inscribed in the structure of the modern state.