Politics most unusual : violence, sovereignty and democracy in the "war on terror"
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Politics most unusual : violence, sovereignty and democracy in the "war on terror"
Palgrave Macmillan, 2009
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [181]-187) and index
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Description
How has 9/11 and the declaration of the 'global war on terror' changed our conceptions of politics? How has it affected our understanding of democracy, personal freedom and government accountability? In answering these and other questions, the authors engage in a comprehensive and critical analysis of politics in the age of terrorism.
Table of Contents
Preface The Politics of Security Religion, Prejudice, Violence and Politics Lying in the War on Terrorism Sovereignty, Violence and the State of Exception American Empire and its Discontents The Lesser of Two Terrors: Ethical Questions On Ways Forward Index
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