Opis: Talking Terrorism - Philip H. Herbst, P Herbst

"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. "Talking Terrorism" 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, the volume 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 lead readers to related words and show the complicated web of words used in this verbal warfare. In the words and verbal manoeuvres discussed in the dictionary, readers should 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 it should open the eyes and ears of anyone who wants to come to grips with today's tumultuous political world. "The dictionary is accessibly written and organised, ending with a handy index and general bibliography for those interested in reading more on the subject of political violence. The book entries offer a usefully broad scope on politically violent actions and their perpetrators - from lobby groups such as anti-abortion campaigners to state, transnational and other global actors. I recommend the dictionary as an excellent resource for sociolinguists interested in the sociopolitical use of language in general, and to those working on political discourse and the discourse of political violence in particular."-Journal of SociolinguisticsAbout this dictionary; alphabetical entries.

Szczegóły: Talking Terrorism - Philip H. Herbst, P Herbst

Tytuł: Talking Terrorism
Autor: Philip H. Herbst, P Herbst
Producent: Greenwood Publishing Group
ISBN: 9780313324864
Rok produkcji: 2003
Ilość stron: 248
Oprawa: Twarda
Waga: 0.68 kg

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