Studies in Critical Social Sciences The Economies of Violence

This edited volume delves into violence within economic frameworks, showing its diversity and the active roles criminal and also licit actors undertake in perpetuating its pervasive influence, revealing violence as a calculated pursuit driven by both profit and power. The covert interplay between violence and economies has long eluded public scrutiny, remaining a neglected topic in academic and policy circles alike. Amidst the proclamation of the “liberal peace”, democratic nations in the 90s sidestepped discussions on violent influences within their borders. Yet, the repercussions of economic violence, spanning psychological trauma to societal upheaval, persist globally. Beyond preconceived ideas limiting violence to geographic areas and certain political regimes, identifying the profiteers and veiled beneficiaries of such systems is paramount. This understanding is crucial in dismantling the undemocratic underpinnings of economies of violence, fostering a path towards equity and peace. Contributors are Arturo Alvarado, Alain Bauer, Clotilde Champeyrache, Julien Dechanet, Nazia Hussain, David Izadifar, Louise Shelley, and Guillaume Soto-Mayor. Please see here for an episode of the French podcast Sismique - Le monde change et on n'y comprend rien where volume editor Guillame Soto-Mayor appeared to discuss the book.