The Politics Of Violence: Revolution In The Modern World
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Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
The Politics of Violence: Revolution in the Modern World by Carl Leiden and Karl M. Schmitt is a rigorous academic study that examines the nature, causes, and consequences of political violence and revolutionary movements across the twentieth century. The authors argue that revolution is not a random eruption of chaos but a structured political phenomenon shaped by ideology, social conditions, and the dynamics of power. Drawing on case studies from Latin America, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, the work presents a comparative framework for understanding how and why regimes are overthrown. Written with the analytical precision of seasoned political scientists, it instructs readers in the theoretical underpinnings of revolutionary theory while grounding abstract concepts in concrete historical events. This remains an essential text for students of political science, history, and international relations seeking to understand the forces that reshaped the modern world.
Author: Carl Leiden & Karl M. Schmitt
Format: Paperback
Published: 1968, Prentice-Hall
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
The Politics of Violence: Revolution in the Modern World by Carl Leiden and Karl M. Schmitt is a rigorous academic study that examines the nature, causes, and consequences of political violence and revolutionary movements across the twentieth century. The authors argue that revolution is not a random eruption of chaos but a structured political phenomenon shaped by ideology, social conditions, and the dynamics of power. Drawing on case studies from Latin America, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, the work presents a comparative framework for understanding how and why regimes are overthrown. Written with the analytical precision of seasoned political scientists, it instructs readers in the theoretical underpinnings of revolutionary theory while grounding abstract concepts in concrete historical events. This remains an essential text for students of political science, history, and international relations seeking to understand the forces that reshaped the modern world.