Scapegoats of September 11th : hate crimes & state crimes in the war on terror /

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...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Welch, Michael, 1960- (Author)
Format: Licensed eBooks
Language:English
Published: New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, [2006]
Series:Critical issues in crime and society.
Online Access:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=217809