THE FACES OF VIOLENCE. FROM TOTALITARIAN VERSIONS TO THE CRISIS OF LIBERAL DEMOCRACY

Jacek Migasiński's book "The Faces of Violence. From Totalitarian Versions to the Crisis of Liberal Democracy" is a fascinating analysis of the phenomenon of violence in its various forms. The author examines both individual and institutional violence, focusing on the political systems of states. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the mechanisms of power and their impact on society.

• Overview of different positions on violence
• Analysis of the terror systems of totalitarian Nazism and communism
• Proposals to limit violence within liberal democracy
• Crisis of the liberal order and the populism that threatens it
• 2025 edition, guaranteeing the topicality of the analyses
• 110 pages full of insightful observations
• Format 195x128 mm, ideal for reading on the go

This book is a valuable source of knowledge for students of political science, sociology, philosophy, and anyone interested in the issue of violence and its impact on today's world. The author, Jacek Migasiński, is a recognized expert in the field of political philosophy and ethics, which guarantees a high substantive level of the publication. His works are characterized by in-depth analysis and an interdisciplinary approach, which makes them extremely valuable for anyone who wants to broaden their intellectual horizons.

The University of Warsaw Publishing House, known for publishing high-quality scientific literature, has ensured a careful edition of this title. The laminated cover ensures the durability and aesthetic appearance of the book, making it an ornament for any library. The year of publication 2025 guarantees that the analyses contained therein are up-to-date and take into account the latest trends in violence research.

"The Faces of Violence" is not only a theoretical analysis, but also an attempt to understand the mechanisms that lead to the escalation of conflicts and the violation of human rights. The author asks questions about the limits of freedom and responsibility, about the role of the state in protecting citizens from violence, and about the possibilities of building a society based on dialogue and mutual respect. This book is an important voice in the public debate on violence and its consequences for today's world.

The books is devoted to the problem of violence in its individual variation - gentle and drastic - but above all, institutional or collective violence which occurs in state political systems. It provides an overview of the different standpoints on this issue: from the apology of violence in the terror systems of totalitarian Nazism and communism, through proposals to limit it within liberal democracy, to the present crisis of the latter order and the populism that threatens it.