Sociology 2140 Chapter Notes - Chapter 16: Anthropocentrism, Economic Sanctions, Ecofeminism
26 Apr 2017
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Chapter 16 global social problems: war and terrorism and epilogue. Weapons of mass destruction (wmd) nuclear, biological, chemical or radiological weapons that can kill thousands of people and destroy vast amounts of property at one time. War organized, armed conflict between nations or distinct political factions. General warfare violent armed conflict between nations. Regional warfare conflict between rival factions located within a specific geographical area. War system - components of social institutions (the economy, government, educations etc. ) And cultural believes and practices that promote the development of warriors, weapons, and war as a normal part of the society and its foreign policy. Drones: new technology that allows a pilotless aircraft, used by the military and government for surveillance, can be armed and can cause causalities / destroy buildings, 50 countries use these for surveillance. Peace: less clearly defined concept than war, some believe it to be harmonious relations between groups while other think its prevailing in battle.
