ANTHRO 3366 - Violence: An Anthropological Approach

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Temple University

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Description:

Why do we live in such a violent world? This seminar explores violence through an anthropological perspective historically and in modern times. We begin with American experiences of violence recorded by men and women in the past, focusing first on slavery and then on war and terrorism. In subsequent weeks, we consider how words, pictures, and physical harm make violence, how violence silences people, and how it creates unsafe spaces. Finally, we consider how violence is structured and expressed at home, in courts, in prisons, and in “business.” As an advanced seminar, the class covers a substantial body of work on the nature and meaning of violence and is designed to encourage students to develop their reading, research, and writing skills.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.TEMPLE.EDU

Phone Number:

(215) 204-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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