Linking Poverty and Violence: The South African Scenario

Linking Poverty and Violence: The South African Scenario

Author: 
Muller, Ampie
Publisher: 
ACCORD
Date published: 
2013
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Journal Title: 
African Journal on Conflict Resolution
Source: 
African Journal on Conflict Resolution, Vol. 13, No. 3, 2013, pp. 45-64
Abstract: 

This article explores the possible and potential links between poverty and violence in South Africa. The author, amongst other things, 1) revisits definitions of poverty and violence; 2) emphasizes the extremely important role human needs play in both poverty and violence; and 3) discusses why a culture of violence might come into being.

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CITATION: Muller, Ampie. Linking Poverty and Violence: The South African Scenario . : ACCORD , 2013. African Journal on Conflict Resolution, Vol. 13, No. 3, 2013, pp. 45-64 - Available at: https://library.au.int/linking-poverty-and-violence-south-african-scenario-5