Anarchist, freedom fighter, fundamentalist, terrorist. These words
are thrown about today with seeming abandon. But each of these
terms, and hundreds like them, have connotations and denotations
charged with meanings which can be used strategically by
politicians, journalists, and ordinary citizens. ^ITalking
Terrorism^R defines, traces, and explains the loaded,
controversial, confusing, and shifting language that surrounds
terrorist activity. The dictionary comprises words used to
characterize individuals, groups, or countries that commit or
support acts of political violence. Also covered is the closely
related language that conveys the justifications and agendas of
those responding to violence, including these groups'
self-characterizations, which might entail the masking of a
multitude of sins. In addition, the ways terrorists use language to
smear enemies, recruit and inspire group members, and communicate
the righteousness of their causes are examined. Following an A-to-Z
format, ^ITalking Terrorism^R identifies and defines terms in
dictionary style, then explores the charged meanings of the words,
and often supplies examples of the words' usage. Cross-references
will lead readers to related words and show the complicated web of
words used in this verbal warfare. In the words and verbal
maneuvers discussed in the dictionary, readers will see how enemies
are manufactured through demonization, biased media coverage and
government spin in action, and brutality legitimized as virtue,
along with the besmirching of its victims. Much of what readers
will find may not seem encouraging, yet ^ITalking Terrorism^R will
open the eyes and ears of anyone who wants to come to grips with
today's tumultuous political world.
General
Imprint: |
Greenwood Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
August 2003 |
First published: |
August 2003 |
Authors: |
Philip Herbst
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Dimensions: |
254 x 178 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
240 |
Edition: |
New |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-313-32486-4 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-313-32486-7 |
Barcode: |
9780313324864 |
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