Life and Words: Violence and the Descent into the Ordinary
by Veena Das
In Life and Words, Veena Das considers how violence shapes language and everyday experience. This probing work of social thought examines the movement from extraordinary events toward the ordinary, inviting readers to reflect on how lives, words, and meanings are formed.
About This Book
Life and Words: Violence and the Descent into the Ordinary explores the relationship between violence, language, and everyday life.
Veena Das considers how extraordinary experiences may become connected to ordinary practices and forms of expression.
The book offers a thoughtful work of social inquiry for readers interested in violence, meaning, and the textures of daily life.
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