Abstract
Analysis of social networks is often limited to the notion of conscious cooperation for the mutual benefit of the individuals involved. This chapter widens this debate by highlighting the role violence plays and by showing that violence is a major dynamic that shapes networks and identities. Violence serves as a form of communication to share, transmit and exchange information that provides individuals with a sense of belonging and guidance for behaviour. As the impact and ability to commit violence is universal to all human beings, it provides an important basis on which to shape action. Especially in wars and violent conflicts, violence has to be understood not only as a means to an end, but also as a major and universal dynamic providing and shaping identity and behaviour.
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Kramer, C.R. (2017). Networks and Violence. In: Network Theory and Violent Conflicts. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-41393-8_3
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