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Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, scenes of brutality and torture have appeared in mainstream comedies, dramatic narratives, and action films, for little other reason than to titillate and delight. In these films, torture is devoid of any redeeming qualities. It is represented as an exercise in brutal senselessness carried out by authoritarian regimes and institutions. Featuring essays by sociologists, psychologists, historians, journalists, and specialists in film and cultural studies, this collection addresses the representation of torture in film and television from multiple angles and disciplines, connecting its aesthetics and practices to the dynamic of state terror and political domination.

Book details

Book category Books in English Society & social sciences Politics & government Political control & freedoms

• Full title: Screening Torture
• Author: Flynn
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 328
• EAN: 9780231153591
• ISBN: 0231153597
• ID: 04458252
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Weight: 430 g
• Dimensions: 231 × 153 × 17 mm
• Date of publishing: 18. September 2012

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