Writing the War on Terrorism: Language, Politics and Counter-Terrorism

by Richard Jackson and Richard Jackson

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'Writing the war on terrorism' examines the public language of the war on terrorism, and the way that rhetoric has been used to justify the global counter-terrorism offensive as a response to 9/11. It discusses how language has been used to deliberately manipulate public anxiety about terrorist threats to gain support for military action, and how the abuse of Iraqi prisoners has been normalised through rhetoric and practice. .

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Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0719071216

ISBN13:9780719071218

Release Date:March 2005

Publisher:Manchester University Press

Length:240 Pages

Weight:0.80 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Related Subjects

Commentary & Opinion Humanities International Relations Linguistics National & International Security Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Social Sciences Specific Topics Terrorism Words, Language & Grammar

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