ISBN:
0415436141
,
9780415436144
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (xxiv, 302 p)
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2009 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Parallel Title:
Print version Urban Fears and Global Terrors : Citizenship, Multicultures and Belongings After 7/7
DDC:
303.6250941
Keywords:
Marginality, Social
;
Social sciences Philosophy
;
Fear Social aspects
;
Masculinity
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Mass media Influence
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Political violence
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Terrorism Religious aspects
;
Islam
;
Muslims Cultural assimilation
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London Terrorist Bombings, London, England, 2005
Abstract:
This book looks at 7/7 - the events the loss, fear and mourning that followed. It seeks to shape narratives of social theory that can help us understand the world after 9/11, offering new forms of social theory and new narrative methodologies
Description / Table of Contents:
Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface and acknowledgements; 1 Introduction: Traumatic events, precarious lives and social theory; 2 Urban fears and terrors of 7/7; 3 Urban dreams, fears and realities; 4 Missing, loss, fear and terror; 5 Risks, traumas and insecurities; 6 Young masculinities, Islam and terror; 7 Young men, Islamic cultures and belonging(s); 8 Global terror, Islam and citizenships; 9 Fears, uncertainties and terrors; 10 The West, Islam and the politics of dialogue; 11 Faith, martyrdom and suicide bombings; 12 Religion, 'race' and multicultures
Description / Table of Contents:
13 Civilisations, terrorisms and hospitalities14 Multicultures, belongings and ethics; 15 Conclusions: Citizenship, multiculturalisms and complex belongings; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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