Terror and Modernity

Terror and ModernityDiscover the profound insights of philosopher Donatella Di Cesare in 'Terror and Modernity'. This captivating book challenges the common perception of terrorism as an isolated event, linking it instead to the very fabric of modern societies. With a compelling historical lens, Di Cesare argues that terrorism is not a modern aberration, but an intrinsic aspect of the struggle for power and sovereignty. As she delves into the complex interplay between

Discover the profound insights of philosopher Donatella Di Cesare in 'Terror and Modernity'. This captivating book challenges the common perception of terrorism as an isolated event, linking it instead to the very fabric of modern societies. With a compelling historical lens, Di Cesare argues that terrorism is not a modern aberration, but an intrinsic aspect of the struggle for power and sovereignty. As she delves into the complex interplay between state violence and acts of terror, readers will gain a nuanced understanding of how modernity shapes these phenomena.

From the Red Brigades to 9/11, and exploring the rise of jihadism and ISIS, Di Cesare's analysis weaves together contemporary examples that enhance our comprehension of terrorism today. For students, scholars, and anyone interested in the philosophical underpinnings of political theory, this book is a critical read. With 208 pages of insightful content published by John Wiley & Sons, it's an essential addition to your library.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. This brand new book is ISBN 9781509531493 and was published in 2019.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509531493
Year: 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 208


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We are inclined to see terrorist attacks as an aberration, a violent incursion into our lives that bears no intrinsic relation to the fundamental features of modern societies. But does this view misconstrue the relationship between terror and modernity?  


In this book, philosopher Donatella Di Cesare takes a historical approach and argues that terror is not a new phenomenon, but rather one that has always been a key part of modernity. At its most basic level, terrorism is about the struggle for power and sovereignty. The growing concentration of power in the hands of the state, which is a constitutive feature of modern societies, sows the seeds of terrorism, which is deployed as a weapon by those who are exposed to the violence of the state and feel that they have no other recourse 


As Di Cesare illustrates her argument with examples ranging from the Red Brigades and 9/11 to jihadism and ISIS, her sophisticated analysis will appeal to anyone who wishes to understand contemporary terrorism more deeply, as well as to students and scholars of philosophy and political theory.