The Replication of Violence: Thoughts on International Terrorism After September 11th 2001 - Couverture souple

Gupta, Suman

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0745319521 ISBN 13 : 9780745319520

Editeur : Pluto Press, 2002

Synopsis

The Replication of Violence 'Provocative and challenging.' Middle East International. A meditation on the over-simplied definition of terrorism given by western media. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

An immense amount of media space has been devoted to the catastrophic terrorist attacks in New York and Washington. George Bush was quick to declare a 'war on terrorism' that may engulf many countries in addition to Afghanistan. But what does this say about Western perceptions of violence -- what does 'war on terrorism' mean? This book does not attempt to explain the momentous events of September 11th 2001. Instead it attempts to sharpen our understanding of what phrases such as 'international terrorism' and 'the war against terror' have come to mean since that date. Taking on the issues from a philosophical standpoint, Gupta observes that it has long been difficult to define what constitutes a 'terrorist act'. He explains how the events of last year have jolted even existing understandings in unexpected ways and, importantly, why this difficulty of definition persists. Examining how acts of terrorism and counter-terrorist measures are portrayed in the Western media and the impact this has on public perception, this thoughtful and provocative account provides a refreshing counterpoint to the sensationalised and often over-simplified reporting in the mainstream media.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Suman Gupta is Senior Lecturer at the Open University. He is the author of three books, including Marxism, History and Intellectuals: Toward a Reconceptualized Transformative Socialism (Farleigh Dickinson University Press, 2000).

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Pluto Press
• Date d'édition: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0745319521
• ISBN 13: 9780745319520
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 144