The Violence Paradox
Season 46 Episode 22 | 1h 53m 22s
Violence is all over the news. But some say we’re living in the most peaceful time in history. Journey through time and the human mind to investigate whether—and how—violence has declined. And witness how people are working to stop violence today.
Aired: 11/20/19
Expires: 12/18/19
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Major funding for “The Violence Paradox” is provided by the Arsenault Family Foundation, and Nancy and Al Jubitz. Additional funding from the Estate of Gwenn Therrien, the Chino Cienega Foundation, and the George D. Smith Fund. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by Draper. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the David H. Koch Fund for Science, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and PBS viewers.