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Public Violence in Canada, 1867-1982
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English
Published/Copyright:
1988
About this book
Judy Torrance introduces the concept of public violence to denote acts widely considered to be violent and of importance to society. Public violence differs from related concepts like political violence in explicitly recognizing that the subject matter is socially constructed.
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Contributor: Judy Torrance
Judy Torrance is an independent scholar living in Ottawa.
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"In Canadian history there is less violence than in the US, yet one result of this book is a severe debunking of the myth of Canada as a `peaceable kingdom'" A.K. Davis, Choice
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Front Matter
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Contents
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Figures and Tables
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Preface
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The Concept of Violence
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An Overview of Canadian Public Violence
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Characteristics of Canadian Public Violence
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The Meaning of Violence
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Culture and Ideology
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The Breakdown of Restraints against Violence
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The Growth of Discontent
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Solidarity Theories
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The Role of the Government
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Conclusion
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Appendix
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Bibliography
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Index
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May 17, 2023
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For an expert adult audience, including professional development and academic research
