Holsinger, B
Neomedievalism, Neoconservatism and the War on Terror
- ISBN 13:
- 9780976147596
- author:
- Holsinger, B
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 117
- Dimensions:
- 116 mm X 180 mm
- Genre:
- Human rights
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Neomedievalism, Neoconservatism, and the War on Terror explores how America's antiterrorism measures have been likened to a "crusade", sparking debate about the identity and motivations of its perceived enemy. Bruce Holsinger examines this concept in depth, revealing how it has become a dominant paradigm for understanding global politics.
This book delves into the intricate ideological machinations of neomedievalism, a global idiom that encompasses non-state actors such as terrorist organizations and transnational corporate militias. Holsinger argues that neomedievalism is exploited by neoconservatives to further their own tactical goals.
Through a careful analysis of the Bush administration's torture memos, Holsinger shows how neomedievalism's model of feudal sovereignty has been used to justify the abrogation of human rights. This thought-provoking study sheds light on the complex relationships between politics, ideology, and power in contemporary global affairs.
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