Scapegoats Of September 11th
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Scapegoats Of September 11th
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Author : Michael Welch
language : en
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Release Date : 2006-11-09
Scapegoats Of September 11th written by Michael Welch and has been published by Rutgers University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-11-09 with Social Science categories.
From its largest cities to deep within its heartland, from its heavily trafficked airways to its meandering country byways, America has become a nation racked by anxiety about terrorism and national security. In response to the fears prompted by the tragedy of September 11th, the country has changed in countless ways. Airline security has tightened, mail service is closely examined, and restrictions on civil liberties are more readily imposed by the government and accepted by a wary public. The altered American landscape, however, includes more than security measures and ID cards. The country's desperate quest for security is visible in many less obvious, yet more insidious ways. In Scapegoats of September 11th, criminologist Michael Welch argues that the "war on terror" is a political charade that delivers illusory comfort, stokes fear, and produces scapegoats used as emotional relief. Regrettably, much of the outrage that resulted from 9/11 has been targeted at those not involved in the attacks on the Pentagon or the Twin Towers. As this book explains, those people have become the scapegoats of September 11th. Welch takes on the uneasy task of sorting out the various manifestations of displaced aggression, most notably the hate crimes and state crimes that have become embarrassing hallmarks both at home and abroad. Drawing on topics such as ethnic profiling, the Abu Ghraib scandal, Guantanamo Bay, and the controversial Patriot Act, Welch looks at the significance of knowledge, language, and emotion in a post-9/11 world. In the face of popular and political cheerleading in the war on terror, this book presents a careful and sober assessment, reminding us that sound counterterrorism policies must rise above, rather than participate in, the propagation of bigotry and victimization.
Scapegoats Of September 11th
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Author : Michael Welch
language : en
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Release Date : 2006
Scapegoats Of September 11th written by Michael Welch and has been published by Rutgers University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Social Science categories.
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.
September 11
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Author : Alan Wachtel
language : en
Publisher: TickTock Books
Release Date : 2009
September 11 written by Alan Wachtel and has been published by TickTock Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001 categories.
Learn the facts behind the September 11th attacks on the United States; discover the key figures involved, and the roles that they played. What influence have the events of this day had upon the world today, both culturally and politically?
Scapegoating Islam
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Author : Jeffrey L. Thomas
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2015-09-15
Scapegoating Islam written by Jeffrey L. Thomas and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-15 with Political Science categories.
Exploring the experience of Muslims in America following 9/11, this book assesses how anti-Muslim bias within the U.S. government and the larger society undermines American security and democracy. In the aftermath of the events of September 11, 2001, Muslims in America have experienced discrimination and intolerance from the U.S. government and American citizens alike. From religious and ethnic profiling to hate crimes, intolerance against Muslims is being reinforced on multiple levels, undercutting the Muslim community's engagement in American society. This text is essential for understanding how the unjust treatment of American Muslims following September 11 has only served to alienate the Muslim community and further divide the United States. Authored by an expert analyst of policy for 20 years, this book explores the prejudice against Muslims and how the actions of the U.S. government continue to perpetuate fear and stereotypes within U.S. citizens. The author posits that by respecting the civil rights of Muslims, the government will lead by example in the acceptance of American Muslims, improving homeland security along with the lives of Muslims living in the United States.
Crimes Of Power States Of Impunity
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Author : Michael Welch
language : en
Publisher: Critical Issues in Crime and S
Release Date : 2009
Crimes Of Power States Of Impunity written by Michael Welch and has been published by Critical Issues in Crime and S this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Political Science categories.
Since 9/11, a new configuration of power situated at the core of the executive branch of the U.S. government has taken hold. In Crimes of Power & States of Impunity, Michael Welch takes a close look at the key historical, political, and economic forces shaping the country's response to terror. Welch continues the work he began in Scapegoats of September 11th and argues that current U.S. policies, many enacted after the attacks, undermine basic human rights and violate domestic and international law. He recounts these offenses and analyzes the system that sanctions them, offering fresh insight into the complex relationship between power and state crime. Welch critically examines the unlawful enemy combatant designation, Guantanamo Bay, recent torture cases, and collateral damage relating to the war in Iraq. This book transcends important legal arguments as Welch strives for a broader sociological interpretation of what transpired early this century, analyzing the abuses of power that jeopardize our safety and security.
Understanding September 11th
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Author : Mitch Frank
language : en
Publisher: Turtleback
Release Date : 2002-08-01
Understanding September 11th written by Mitch Frank and has been published by Turtleback this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-08-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Explains the historical and religious issues that sparked terrorists to attack America on September 11, 2001, including information on Islam, Osama bin Laden, and the Middle East.
Behind The Backlash
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Author : Lori Peek
language : en
Publisher: Temple University Press
Release Date : 2011
Behind The Backlash written by Lori Peek and has been published by Temple University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with History categories.
How Muslim-American identity has been shaped by 9/11 and its after-effects.
Scapegoats
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Author : Jennifer Garcia Bashaw
language : en
Publisher: Fortress Press
Release Date : 2022-05-24
Scapegoats written by Jennifer Garcia Bashaw and has been published by Fortress Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05-24 with Religion categories.
Scapegoats are innocent victims who have experienced blame and violence at the hands of society. Ren Girard proposes that the Gospels present Jesus as a scapegoat whose innocent death exposes how humans have always created scapegoats. This revelation should have cured societal scapegoating, yet those who claim to live by the Gospels have missed that message. They continue to scapegoat and remain blind to the suffering of scapegoats in modern life. Christians today tend to read the New Testament as victors, not as victims. The teachings and actions of Jesus thus lose much of their subversive significance. The Gospels become one harmonized story about individual salvation rather than distinct representations of Jesus's revolutionary work on behalf of victims. Scapegoats revisits the Gospel narratives with the understanding that they tell scapegoats' stories, and that through those stories the kingdom of God is revealed. Bashaw goes beyond Girard's arguments to show that Jesus's whole public ministry (not only his death) combats the marginalization of victims. These scapegoat stories work together to illuminate an essential truth of the Gospels--that Jesus modeled a reality in which victims become survivors and the marginalized become central to the kingdom.
Asian American History Day By Day
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Author : Jonathan H. X. Lee
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2018-10-12
Asian American History Day By Day written by Jonathan H. X. Lee and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-12 with Social Science categories.
For student research, this reference highlights the importance of Asian Americans in U.S. history, the impact of specific individuals, and this ethnic group as a whole across time; documenting evolving policies, issues, and feelings concerning this particular American population. Asian American History Day by Day: A Reference Guide to Events provides a uniquely interesting way to learn about events in Asian American history that span several hundred years (and the contributions of Asian Americans to U.S. culture in that time). The book is organized in the form of a calendar, with each day of the year corresponding with an entry about an important event, person, or innovation that span several hundred years of Asian American history and references to books and websites that can provide more information about that event. Readers will also have access to primary source document excerpts that accompany the daily entries and serve as additional resources that help bring history to life. With this guide in hand, teachers will be able to more easily incorporate Asian American history into their classes, and students will find the book an easy-to-use guide to the Asian American past and an ideal "jumping-off point" for more targeted research.
Post 9 11 Horror In American Cinema
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Author : Kevin J. Wetmore, Jr.
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2012-03-22
Post 9 11 Horror In American Cinema written by Kevin J. Wetmore, Jr. and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-22 with Performing Arts categories.
The horror film is meant to end in hope: Regan McNeil can be exorcized. A hydrophobic Roy Scheider can blow up a shark. Buffy can and will slay vampires. Heroic human qualities like love, bravery, resourcefulness, and intelligence will eventually defeat the monster. But, after the 9/11, American horror became much more bleak, with many films ending with the deaths of the entire main cast. Post-9/11 Horror in American Cinema illustrates how contemporary horror films explore visceral and emotional reactions to the attacks and how they underpin audiences' ongoing fears about their safety. It examines how scary movies have changed as a result of 9/11 and, conversely, how horror films construct and give meaning to the event in a way that other genres do not. Considering films such as Quarantine, Cloverfield, Hostel and the Saw series, Wetmore examines the transformations in horror cinema since 9/11 and considers not merely how the tropes have changed, but how our understanding of horror itself has changed.