Two Concepts of Violence
@article{Bufacchi2005TwoCO, title={Two Concepts of Violence}, author={Vittorio Bufacchi}, journal={Political Studies Review}, year={2005}, volume={3}, pages={193 - 204} }
The aim of this review article is to explore some theoretical issues regarding the nature and scope of violence. There are two ways of thinking about violence: in terms of an act of force, or in terms of a violation. Those who define violence as an intentional act of excessive or destructive force endorse a narrow conception of violence (the Minimalist Conception of Violence or MCV), while those who see violence in terms of a violation of rights champion a broader conception of violence (the… Expand
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