The symbolic value of targets is what differentiates terrorism from
other forms of extreme violence. Terrorism is designed to inflict
deep psychological wounds on an enemy rather than demolish its
material ability to fight. The September 11, 2001 attacks, for
example, demonstrated the power of symbolism. The World Trade
Center was targeted by Al Qaeda because the Twin Towers epitomized
Western civilization, U.S. imperialism, financial success,
modernity, and freedom. The symbolic character of terrorism is the
focus of this textbook. A comprehensive analysis, it incorporates
descriptions, definitions, case studies, and theories. Each chapter
focuses on a specific dimension of symbolism in terrorism and
explains the contexts and processes that involve the main actors as
well as the symbolism of both the purposes and targets of
terrorism. Also discussed are new religious movements, which
represent another important aspect of terrorism, such as Aum
Shinrikyo, the Japanese cult that used sarin gas in the Tokyo
subway in 1995. Over forty areas of symbolism are covered
throughout the chapters, including physical and non-physical
symbolism, linguistic symbolism, the social construction of
reality, rituals, myths, performative violence, iconoclasm, brand
management, logos, semiotics, new media, and the global village.
This allows for an in-depth examination of many issues, such as
anti-globalization, honor killing, religious terrorism, suicide
terrorism, martyrdom, weapons, female terrorism, public
communication, visual motifs, and cyberspace. Main concepts are
clearly defined, and followed by theory illustrated by
international case studies. Chapter summaries, key points, review
questions, research and practice suggestions are recurring
components as well. This groundbreaking text encompasses all major
aspects of symbolism in terrorism and will be an essential resource
for anyone studying terrorism.
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