Sustaining Social Conflict: Hatred, Money, and Genocide

The book explores the origins of genocide and mass murder in everyday conflicts, focusing on special interests and dehumanization. It examines cases of hate- or gain-motivated killing, fascism, and the funding of dehumanization by corporations. It draws on social psychology, recent work on prejudice, fear, hate, intolerance, and violence, and the psychology of genocidal leaders. It provides a detailed back story of why people erupt into mass killing of minorities and vulnerable populations and deals with the problem of evil in general.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2024
Publisher: Lexington Books

This book delves into the roots of genocide and mass murder in everyday conflicts, highlighting how special interests exacerbate these atrocities. We focus on cases where individuals are targeted solely due to their perceived unworthiness or undeserving nature, often resulting in dehumanization. Our analysis primarily centers around genocide, mass murder, large-scale killings driven by hate or greed, and fascism as an ideology that promotes and leads to such acts. We draw upon social psychology, particularly recent advancements in the study of prejudice, to gain insights into the psychology of fear, hate, intolerance, and violence. Recent years have witnessed significant advancements in our understanding of these psychological factors, as well as the funding of dehumanization by powerful corporations through "dark money" and the psychology of genocidal leaders. This comprehensive approach allows us to construct a more detailed backstory of why individuals engage in mass killings of minorities and vulnerable populations. We then expand our scope to address the broader "problem of evil" (or seemingly irrational killing) in general, encompassing politics, economics, and society as a whole. Our interdisciplinary work draws upon psychology, sociology, economics, political science, public health, anthropology, and biology, providing a unique perspective on these complex issues.

Weight: 386g
Dimension: 228 x 152 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781666918724