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Beyond War: The Human Potential For Peace,New
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The Classic Opening Scene Of 2001, A Space Odyssey Shows An Apeman Wreaking Havoc With Humanity'S First Inventiona Bone Used As A Weapon To Kill A Rival. It'S An Image That Fits Well With Popular Notions Of Our Species As Inherently Violent, With The Idea That Humans Areand Always Have Beenwarlike By Nature. But As Douglas P. Fry Convincingly Argues In Beyond War, The Facts Show That Our Ancient Ancestors Were Not Innately Warlikeand Neither Are We.Fry Points Out That, For Perhaps Ninetynine Percent Of Our History, For Well Over A Million Years, Humans Lived In Nomadic Hunterandgatherer Groups, Egalitarian Bands Where Generosity Was Highly Valued And Warfare Was A Rarity. Drawing On Archaeology And Fascinating Fieldwork On Huntergatherer Bands From Around The World, Fry Debunks The Idea That War Is Ancient And Inevitable. For Instance, Among Aboriginal Australianswho Numbered Some 750,000 Individuals Before The Arrival Of Europeans, All Living In Huntergathering Groupswarfare Was An Extreme Anomaly. There Was Individual Violence And Aggression, Of Course, But The Aborigines Had Sophisticated Methods Of Resolving Disputes, Controlling Individual Outbursts, And Preventing Loss Of Life. Fry Shows That, Far From Being Natural, Warfare Actually Appeared Quite Recently Along With Changes In Social Organization And Especially The Rise Of States. But Fry Also Points Out That Even Today, When War Seems Ever Present (At Least On Television), The Vast Majority Of Us Live Peaceful, Nonviolent Lives. We Are Not As Warlike As It Might Seem, And If We Can Learn From Our Ancestors, We May Be Able To Move Beyond War To Provide Real Justice And Security For The People Of The World.A Profoundly Heartening View Of Human Nature, Beyond War Offers A Hopeful Perspective On Our Species And A Positive Prognosis For A Future Without War.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main argument of 'Beyond War: The Human Potential for Peace'? A: 'Beyond War' argues that humans are not inherently warlike, presenting evidence from anthropology and archaeology to show that for most of human history, societies were peaceful and cooperative.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Beyond War'? A: The author of 'Beyond War: The Human Potential for Peace' is Douglas P. Fry, an anthropologist who explores human nature and the historical context of warfare.
- Q: How many pages does 'Beyond War' have? A: 'Beyond War' contains a total of 352 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its themes.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Beyond War' is available in hardcover binding, making it a durable choice for readers.
- Q: When was 'Beyond War' published? A: 'Beyond War: The Human Potential for Peace' was published on February 16, 2007.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Beyond War'? A: 'Beyond War' explores themes such as human nature, violence in society, and the potential for peace, challenging the notion that war is an inevitable part of human existence.
- Q: Is 'Beyond War' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Beyond War' is suitable for academic study as it is well-researched and draws on various fields, including anthropology and sociology.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Beyond War' is listed as 'New', ensuring that buyers receive a book in pristine condition.
- Q: Does 'Beyond War' provide solutions for achieving peace? A: Yes, 'Beyond War' offers insights and perspectives on how humanity can move beyond war and work towards a more peaceful and just society.
- Q: Can 'Beyond War' be a good resource for understanding violence in society? A: Absolutely, 'Beyond War' serves as a valuable resource for understanding the roots of violence in society and how it can be addressed through historical context and anthropological insights.