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From Peace to Rupture

Development and Crisis of Modern Solutions

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The “work of social peace,” as these institutions—both public and private—have been called, deal with prevention and compensation. Throughout the twentieth century they would increase the scope of their actions, their membership would rise, and their focus would become increasingly varied.

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