Politics

Reload: Rethinking Violence in American Life

Christopher Strain

About the Program

Christopher Strain looks at why American society is so violent and argues that even though violence is part of the American identity, it is possible for us to become less violent.  Professor Strain talked about his book at the West Palm Beach Public Library in Florida.    

About the Authors

Christopher Strain

Christopher Strain is an associate professor of history and American studies at Florida Atlantic University.  He is the author of "Pure Fire: Self-Defense as Activism in the Civil Rights Era" and "Burning Faith: Church Arson in the American South." 


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Reload: Rethinking Violence in American Life

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Past Airings

  • Sunday, May 22nd at 9:15am (ET)
  • Saturday, April 16th at 11:15am (ET)
  • Sunday, April 10th at 3:15pm (ET)
  • Saturday, April 2nd at 8:15pm (ET)
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