The Worldview of Redemptive Violence in the US
Author | : Wayne Lavender |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 250 |
Release | : 2014-12-16 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781137479112 |
ISBN-13 | : 1137479116 |
Rating | : 4/5 (116 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Worldview of Redemptive Violence in the US written by Wayne Lavender and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-12-16 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through US military history, Lavender directly confronts the dominant US viewpoint of redemptive violence, the concept that a nation can use its military to improve the human condition. Alternatives are presented in order to encourage the current recessive worldview that supports conflict resolution, cooperation, collaboration and peaceful efforts.