Terrorists on trial: a performative perspective

by Graaf, Beatrice de Schmid, Alex P., (Alex Peter)

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Title Statements

Full title :Terrorists on trial : a performative perspective / edited by Beatrice de Graaf and Alex P. Schmid.

Summary

"This volume views terrorism trials as a form of theatre, where the 'show' that a trial may offer can develop often unexpected dynamics, which at times might inconvenience the government. Seeing terrorism trials as a stage where legal instruments are used (and abused) to argue the validity of contested political constructs, this study presents a performative perspective to draw attention to the mechanisms and effects of terrorism trials in and outside the courtroom. With a special focus on how the power of these performances may in turn shape new narratives of justice and/or injustice, it offers vital insights into terrorism trials directed involving different types of terrorism suspects, from left-wing to ethno-nationalist and jihadist terrorists, in Spain, Russia, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United States"--Back cover

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2016

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Leiden University Press
Place of Publication:Leiden
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2016

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (1 electronic resource (602 pages))

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9400602359, 9789400602366, 9400602367, 9789087283285, 9087283288, 9789400602359
oclc:ocn955192885
LC Classification:K543.P6
Dewey Decimal:345

Subjects

POLITICAL SCIENCE / Terrorism Procès (Crimes et délits politiques) Procès (Terrorisme) Terrorism, armed struggle Trials (Political crimes and offenses) Trials (Terrorism)