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The better angels of our nature : why violence has declined

by Steven Pinker

This historical and psychological study argues that human violence has declined significantly over millennia. It examines the internal motives and changing societal conditions that have fostered a more peaceful global environment.

Accession 7349 ISBN 9780670022953 Publisher Viking
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