{"product_id":"9781682996928","title":"Summary, Analysis, and Review of Steven Pinker's The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined","description":"PLEASE NOTE: This is a key takeaways and analysis of the book and NOT the original book. \u003cbr\u003eStart Publishing Notes’ Summary, Analysis, and Review of Steven Pinker’s The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummary of the book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis \u0026amp; Key Takeaways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed “About the Author” section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003ePreview:\u003cbr\u003eSteven Pinker's The Better Angels of Our Nature argues that violence has been decreasing over most of human history. People have innate tendencies towards violence, but they also have innate tendencies towards peace. Historical developments, especially the consolidation of state power and the Enlightenment, have allowed humans to move away from violence, murder, and war, and move towards more peaceful ways of living.\u003cbr\u003eThe Better Angels of Our Nature is a daring, provocative, and important book. As Pinker himself notes, journalists and pundits generally argue that the world is getting worse and that we live in uniquely dangerous or violent times. The September 11\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e attacks, the threat of terrorism, and the ongoing wars in the Middle East are presented as evidence of increasing violence, chaos, and instability. Pessimism is seen as realism, and policymakers declare that unprecedented effort is required to avert crises.","brand":"Start Publishing Notes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47114193830128,"sku":"9781682996928","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781682996928_p0.jpg?v=1763698477","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781682996928","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}