Description
An incisive and timely analysis of the impact the Paris terror attacks have had on today's struggles over multiculturalism, integration and freedom of speech.
About the Author
Gavan Titley is a senior lecturer in Media Studies in Maynooth University, and a Docent in the Swedish School of Social Science, Helsinki University. He is the author of The Crises of Multiculturalism: Racism in a Neoliberal Age (with Alana Lentin, 2011) and Racism and Media (forthcoming, 2018) and his most recent edited book is National Conversations? Public Service Media and Cultural Diversity (2013). He is a co-editor of the book series Challenging Migration Studies. Des Freedman is professor of Media and Communications at Goldsmiths, University of London. He is the author of The Contradictions of Media Power (2014) and The Politics of Media Policy (2008). He is also an editor of the journal Global Media and Communication. Aurelien Mondon is a senior lecturer in French and Comparative politics at the University of Bath. His research focuses for the most part on the concepts of populism and racism and their impact on democracy. His first monograph A Populist Hegemony? The mainstreaming of the extreme right in France and Australia was published in 2013. Gholam Khiabany is a senior lecturer in the Dept of Media and Communications at Goldsmiths, University of London.
Reviews
The attack on Charlie Hebdo has been a transformative event, one that presents particular challenges for freedom of speech. This insightful collection helps us to reflect on how we can develop an alternative narrative on violence, racism and freedom of expression. * Donatella della Porta, Scuola Normale Superiore (Florence) *
A unique transnational take on the weaponisation of liberal values after the Paris attacks. After Charlie Hebdo takes Islamophobia apart and equips us for the fight back. * Liz Fekete, Director, Institute of Race Relations *
A bold, challenging and forthright collection that raises fundamental questions around issues of race and identity. * Michael Cronin, Trinity College Dublin *
These essays offer stimulating perspectives on the violent paradoxes of French liberalism. For English speakers, they give valuable context to the political dynamics behind the Charlie episode. * Nick Riemer, University of Sydney *
An engaging contribution to our understanding of the 2015 attacks, examining the media framing of the event and the conflict of values it created in public debate. * Romain Badouard, University of Cergy-Pontoise *
Book Information
ISBN 9781783609383
Author Gavan Titley
Format Paperback
Page Count 328
Imprint Zed Books Ltd
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 360g