The Predator Culture - The Systemic Roots and Intent of Organised Violence (Paperback, New)

Understanding the territorial basis of political power and wealth is the pre-requisite, the author argues, for making sense of issues as diverse as genocide, narco-gangsterism, terrorism and fascism. Fred Harrison draws on global-wide case studies to show how the violent birth of nation-states, whether the result of territorial conquests or colonialism, splits the population into two classes, victors and vanquished. This division is perpetuated and legitimated through the system of land tenure. The pathological consequences - as diverse as failed states, organised crime (mafia), religious fundamentalism and the re-emergence of piracy - are the result of the violent uprooting of the original inhabitants from their homelands. The struggle over land and resources, Harrison contends, is at the root of all of today's global crises. Some attempts are being made to restore land to those in need, ranging from the offer of land in Afghanistan to the Taliban as an inducement to set aside their violent strategies, to the sharing of the rents of oil in Nigeria to entice eco-warriors into mainstream politics. But these piecemeal tactics fail to synthesise the conditions for peace and prosperity. "The Predator Culture" provides a framework for truth and reconciliation in what has become a violent world that is slipping dangerously out of control.

General

Imprint:	Shepheard-Walwyn (Publishers) Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2010
First published:	June 2010
Authors:	Fred Harrison
Dimensions:	210 x 148 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	192
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-85683-273-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Violence in society > General Books > History > World history > General
LSN:	0-85683-273-1
Barcode:	9780856832734

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