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Using the frameworks of literary theory relevant to modern fantasy,
Dr. Joseph Young undertakes a compelling examination of George R.
R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire and his employment of the
structural demands and thematic aptitudes of his chosen genre.
Examining Martin's approaches to his obligations and licenses as a
fantasist, Young persuasively argues that the power of A Song of
Ice and Fire derives not from Martin's abandonment of genre
convention, as is sometimes asserted, but from his ability to
employ those conventions in ways that further, rather than
constrain, his authorial program. Written in clear and accessible
prose, George R. R. Martin and the Fantasy Form is a timely work
which encourages a reassessment of Martin and his approach to his
most famous novels. This is an important work for both students and
critics of Martin's work and argues for a reading of A Song of Ice
and Fire as a wide-ranging example of what modern fantasy can
accomplish when employed with an eye to its capabilities and
purpose.
Using the frameworks of literary theory relevant to modern fantasy,
Dr. Joseph Young undertakes a compelling examination of George R.
R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire and his employment of the
structural demands and thematic aptitudes of his chosen genre.
Examining Martin's approaches to his obligations and licenses as a
fantasist, Young persuasively argues that the power of A Song of
Ice and Fire derives not from Martin's abandonment of genre
convention, as is sometimes asserted, but from his ability to
employ those conventions in ways that further, rather than
constrain, his authorial program. Written in clear and accessible
prose, George R. R. Martin and the Fantasy Form is a timely work
which encourages a reassessment of Martin and his approach to his
most famous novels. This is an important work for both students and
critics of Martin's work and argues for a reading of A Song of Ice
and Fire as a wide-ranging example of what modern fantasy can
accomplish when employed with an eye to its capabilities and
purpose.
Experts in the intelligence community say that torture is
ineffective. Yet much of the public appears unconvinced: surveys
show that nearly half of Americans think that torture can be
acceptable for counterterrorism purposes. Why do people persist in
supporting torture-and can they be persuaded to change their minds?
In Tortured Logic, Erin M. Kearns and Joseph K. Young draw upon a
novel series of group experiments to understand how and why the
average citizen might come to support the use of torture
techniques. They find evidence that when torture is depicted as
effective in the media, people are more likely to approve of it.
Their analysis weighs variables such as the ethnicity of the
interrogator and the suspect; the salience of one's own mortality;
and framing by experts. Kearns and Young also examine who changes
their opinions about torture and how, demonstrating that only some
individuals have fixed views while others have more malleable
beliefs. They argue that efforts to reduce support for torture
should focus on convincing those with fluid views that torture is
ineffective. The book features interviews with experienced
interrogators and professionals working in the field to
contextualize its findings. Bringing empirical rigor to a fraught
topic, Tortured Logic has important implications for understanding
public perceptions of counterterrorism strategy.
Experts in the intelligence community say that torture is
ineffective. Yet much of the public appears unconvinced: surveys
show that nearly half of Americans think that torture can be
acceptable for counterterrorism purposes. Why do people persist in
supporting torture-and can they be persuaded to change their minds?
In Tortured Logic, Erin M. Kearns and Joseph K. Young draw upon a
novel series of group experiments to understand how and why the
average citizen might come to support the use of torture
techniques. They find evidence that when torture is depicted as
effective in the media, people are more likely to approve of it.
Their analysis weighs variables such as the ethnicity of the
interrogator and the suspect; the salience of one's own mortality;
and framing by experts. Kearns and Young also examine who changes
their opinions about torture and how, demonstrating that only some
individuals have fixed views while others have more malleable
beliefs. They argue that efforts to reduce support for torture
should focus on convincing those with fluid views that torture is
ineffective. The book features interviews with experienced
interrogators and professionals working in the field to
contextualize its findings. Bringing empirical rigor to a fraught
topic, Tortured Logic has important implications for understanding
public perceptions of counterterrorism strategy.
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Faith In Play
Mark Joseph Young
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The Book of Thekla
Edward Joseph Young
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Amethyst (Hardcover)
Joseph Young
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