Dr. Gwen C. Hunnicutt

Sociology
College of Arts and Sciences
Associate Professor, 2009
Professor, 2021

The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined
by Steven Pinker

"Better Angels of Our Nature” explores the causes of recent declines in violence and points to the supremely important observation that we are living in the most peaceful time in all of human existence. Pinker's epic inquiry involves many factors, among them our greater capacity for empathy. This optimistic text offers hope for humanity and a non violent future.

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