The Better Angels of Our Nature (2011) by Steven Pinker argues, with extensive data, that violence has declined dramatically over the long arc of human history, attributing this to the expansion of commerce, democracy, literacy, and reason.
The most comprehensive empirical case for the decline of violence over history; sparked major debate and reframed pessimism about human civilization.
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