Identity and Violence
The Illusion of Destiny
Published on 16. February 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-393-32929-2 (ISBN)
Description
In this sweeping philosophical work, Amartya Sen proposes that the murderous violence that has riven our society is driven as much by confusion as by inescapable hatred. Challenging the reductionist division of people by race, religion, and class, Sen presents an inspiring vision of a world that can be made to move toward peace as firmly as it has spiraled in recent years toward brutality and war.
Reviews / Votes
"Sen is now Asia's preeminent philosopher of freedom. . . . This is an indispensable book." -- Anwar Ibrahim, former deputy prime minister of Malaysia "Amartya Sen brings to our generation a new and modern vision of how to obtain peace." -- George Akerlof, Nobel Laureate in Economics "Amartya Sen, one of the world's great thinkers, tells us how to go about building a more peaceful world. I hope the book will be read by all." -- Ted TurnerMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Abridged edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 206 mm
Width: 142 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
209 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-393-32929-2 (9780393329292)
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09/2013
W. W. Norton & Company
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Amartya Sen
Identity and Violence: The Illusion of Destiny
Book
03/2006
WW Norton & Co
€42.27
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