This book proposes the idea of a ‘discourse trap’ in which the discourses and associated terminology devised for political or military reasons can entrap policymakers by motivating or constraining their actions.
Table of Content
1. Introduction 2. Global War on Terrorism 3. Shock and Awe 4. Characterizing the Irregular Adversary in Iraq 5. The Surge: From Iraq to Afghanistan 6. Conclusion
About the author
Jeffrey Michaels is a research associate in the Department of War Studies at King s College.
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Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 267 ● ISBN 9780230372054 ● File size 1.2 MB ● Publisher Palgrave Macmillan US ● City New York ● Country US ● Published 2013 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 2664014 ● Copy protection Social DRM