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Theory of Provocation: In Light of Political Science

Theory of Provocation: In Light of Political Science

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The present volume discusses the subject of provocation and its various applications in the field of political science, combining artificial induction of events, attitudes, and human behavior with unilateral prejudging of issues. It manifests itself in various forms, such as productive or parasitic, pointed, collective or networked influence, initiative or reactive and reflexive, causal, deceptive or discrediting, and constructive or destructive. The author brings forth real-world examples to illustrate the concept's intricacies, applications, aims, and more.

Format: Hardback
Length: 376 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2021
Publisher: Peter Lang AG


The present volume delves into the intricate realm of provocation, exploring its diverse applications within the field of political science. Provocation, a multifaceted concept, encompasses the deliberate orchestration of events, attitudes, and human behavior, accompanied by unilateral prejudgment of issues, ultimately leading to the unexpected, entrapment, manipulation, or coercion of the interlocutor. It manifests itself in a multitude of forms, ranging from productive to parasitic, targeted to collective, proactive to reactive, causal to deceptive, and constructive to destructive. Through real-world examples, the author sheds light on the intricate nuances of this concept, its practical implications, objectives, and far-reaching consequences.

The present volume delves into the intricate realm of provocation, exploring its diverse applications within the field of political science.


Provocation, a multifaceted concept, encompasses the deliberate orchestration of events, attitudes, and human behavior, accompanied by unilateral prejudgment of issues, ultimately leading to the unexpected, entrapment, manipulation, or coercion of the interlocutor.


It manifests itself in a multitude of forms, ranging from productive to parasitic, targeted to collective, proactive to reactive, causal to deceptive, and constructive to destructive.


Through real-world examples, the author sheds light on the intricate nuances of this concept, its practical implications, objectives, and far-reaching consequences.

Weight: 554g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783631869970
Edition number: New ed

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