About the Book:
While much has been said about the “global war on terror,” the concept remains cunningly elusive and yet undeniably pervasive. This collection of essays is an effort to discover the Canadian “self” through exploration of the terrorist “other.”
Understanding Terror, as a collection, views the war on terror from unique eyes. It defines the boundaries of terror, examines its construction in the media, and explores its relationship to the Muslim “other.”
About The Author:
Dr. Karim-Aly S. Kassam believes that the so-called “war on terror” has hijacked international focus from more substantive issues such as conservation of the biological and cultural diversity that are essential to human survival. In trying to understand terror, Dr. Kassam and the contributors to this work seek to broaden public discourse on the perception of terror. Among his many publications, Dr. Kassam has co-edited Canada and September 11: Impact and Response (2002). Dr. Kassam currently holds the post of International Associate Professor of Environmental and Indigenous Studies at Cornell University.
http://www.uofcpress.com/understanding-terror-perspectives-canadians
PeaceTalk Book Launch: Understanding Terror-Perspectives for Canadians
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
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