The modern world is one fraught with violence on both a domestic and international scale. The disastrous effect of religious and cultural conflicts dominates headlines, leaving many questioning - What am I to do, in a world so overcome with violence? The cross-cultural examination and research on the effect of Violence in Society seek to answer such a question, addressing the complexities behind society's increasing phenomenon of violence. Covering a broad range of research fields, including Political Science, Spiritual Psychology, and Sociology, this title will appeal to all who are engaged in the contemporary debate surrounding modern violence.
This book not only provides the most up-to-date research but also fills the gap in the research that needs to be explored to create a better society. This book is a great resource for social workers, community educators, students, researchers, interfaith activists, human rights consultants, and interreligious leaders who wish to study and understand the global nature of violence.
Uzma Sharaf knows her subject well--she has done an amazing job in her short readable presentation. This information is needed to better understand the effects of violence in our divided nation and the world. Increasing religiously and politically violent forces in India, Burma, and elsewhere are leaving traumatized populations in its wake. A must-read for those who care about peace, harmony, and unity.