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Overview"In today's information era, the use of specific words and language can serve as powerful tools that incite violence—or sanitize and conceal the ugliness of war. This book examines the complex, ""twisted"" language of conflict. Why is the term ""collateral damage"" used when military strikes kill civilians? What is a ""catastrophic success""? What is the difference between a privileged and unprivileged enemy belligerent? How does deterrence differ from detente? What does ""hybrid warfare"" mean, and how is it different from ""asymmetric warfare""? How is shell shock different from battle fatigue and PTSD? These are only a few of the questions that Talking Conflict: The Loaded Language of Genocide, Political Violence, Terrorism, and Warfare answers in its exploration of euphemisms, ""warspeak,"" ""doublespeak,"" and propagandistic terms. This handbook of alphabetically listed entries is prefaced by an introductory overview that provides background information about how language is used to obfuscate or minimize descriptions of armed conflict or genocide and presents examples of the major rhetorical devices used in this subject matter. The book focuses on the ""loaded"" language of conflict, with many of the entries demonstrating the function of given terms as euphemisms, propaganda, or circumlocutions. Each entry is accompanied by a list of cross references and ""Further Reading"" suggestions that point readers to pertinent sources for further research. This book is ideal for students—especially those studying political science, international relations, and genocide—as well as general readers." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Anna M. WittmannPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Imprint: ABC-CLIO Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 1.049kg ISBN: 9781440834240ISBN 10: 1440834245 Pages: 408 Publication Date: 05 December 2016 Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsList of Alphabetical Entries, Acknowledgments, Introduction: The Rhetoric of Conflict, Entries: A–Z, Bibliography, Index,ReviewsA unique book. . . . This valuable work makes readers think of the language of conflict in different terms, and includes an extensive bibliography in addition to the further readings for each entry. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All libraries. All levels. - Choice Author InformationAnna M. Wittmann, PhD, teaches English at the University of Alberta and at Concordia University of Edmonton. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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