Scapegoats of September 11th

Scapegoats of September 11th
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Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Total Pages : 236
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ISBN-10 : 9780813538969
ISBN-13 : 0813538963
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Book Synopsis Scapegoats of September 11th by : Michael Welch

Download or read book Scapegoats of September 11th written by Michael Welch and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Argues that the "war on terror" is a political charade that delivers illusory comfort, stokes fear, and produces scapegoats used as emotional relief. Drawing on topics such as the Abu Ghraib scandal, Guantanamo Bay, and the controversial Patriot Act, this work looks at the significance of knowledge, language, and emotion in a post-9/11 world.


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