The Ethics and Efficacy of the Global War on Terrorism: Fighting Terror with Terror

ISBN-13: 9780230110984 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 278 str.

Webel, C.

Opis

The Ethics and Efficacy of the Global War on Terrorism is a collection of recent and provocative articles by such influential figures as Noam Chomsky and Scott Atran. It presents a variety of perspectives and disciplines that critically examine significant ethical issues involved in the War on Terrorism. Concepts of terrorism, counterterrorism, and antiterrorism are explored within the context of how language frames and controls definition of the problem, potential solutions, viable actors, and outcomes. This book provides in-depth analyses of moral principles as applied to real-life events, as well as facts and ideas that are missing or underrepresented in the dominant narratives found in public discourse. The editors establish that there are viable nonviolent alternatives to the global war on terrorism and outline eight steps necessary to initiate a process of understanding and reconciliation that promises improved human security and sustainable peace.

Recenzje

"This book is so valuable because it brings together specialists in fields that rarely meet: applied ethics, human security, narrative, and journalism as well as empirical studies of 'terrorism.' All point to the obvious conclusion that our current militarized approach to countering 'terrorism' is failing. The authors convincingly explore more realistic alternatives: ethical plans with proven success for promoting peace and human security." - Ira Chernus, author of Monsters to Destroy: The Neoconservative War on Terror and Sin

"Containing a rich variety of critical analyses and examples of conscientious reportage, this anthology peels back layers of conventional wisdom and lays bare the darker side of our increasingly militarized and covert security paradigm. Its impassioned pleas for impartial, non-violent solutions to today's geopolitical conflicts are welcome counterpoints to the steady drumbeat of counterterrorism warfare."

Mark Rigstad, associate professor and chair of Philosophy, Oakland University

Spis treści

Introduction: Ethics and the Real World; C.Webel  & J.Arnaldi PART I: UNDERSTANDING ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN THE WAR ON TERRORISM Overview; J.Arnaldi  & C.Webel War on Terror; N.Chomsky Terror: The Neglected but Inescapable Core of Terrorism; C.Webel Who Becomes a Terrorist Today?; S.Atran Squaring the Error; M.German PART II: APPLYING ETHICS TO THE WAR ON TERRORISM Overview; J.Arnaldi  & C.Webel Thinking About War and Justice; J.Bethke Elshtain Moral Personhood and Human Security; L.Calhoun Just Policing, Not War; G.Schlabach Moral Responsibilities to Reduce Terror; J.Johansen PART III: WINNING THE PUBLIC RELATIONS WAR: JOURNALISM AS A WEAPON Overview; J.Arnaldi  & C.Webel Ethics of Journalism in the War on Terrorism; J.Arnaldi Faces of Death; D.Kennedy Home from Iraq; M.Bingham PART IV: EXAMINING THE DARK SIDE OF THE WAR ON TERROR Overview; J.Arnaldi  & C.Webel Leadership and Ethics for Counterinsurgency: U.S. Army Counterinsurgency Field Manual Degrading Behaviour: The Middle East and the Barbarism of the War from the Air; T.Engelhardt Why are We in Afghanistan?; T.Gallagher War on Terror in Pakistan; C.Toffolo Where Were the Doctors? Torture and the Betrayal of Medicine; L.Dossey The Agent who Might have Saved Hamid Hayat; M.Arax Conclusion: The War of the World? Is There a Viable Nonviolent Alternative to the Global War on Terrorism?; J.Arnaldi  & C.Webel Appendix I: Geneva Conventions (Excerpts) Appendix II: Recommended Films

O autorze

CHARLES WEBEL Fulbright Senior Specialist and Professor at the University of New York, USA.

JOHN ARNALDI Education Coordinator in the Division of Research Integrity and Compliance and Instructor in the Honors College at the University of South Florida (USF), USA.