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 sharpens our understanding of what phrases such as
'international terrorism' and 'the war against terror' have come to
mean since 9/11. 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
oversimplified reporting in the mainstream media.
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ISBN
9781849641647
Publisert
2016
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Vendor
Pluto Press
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Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
Digital bok
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