First published 2001
Arundhati Roy joins nine other writers and thinkers to dissect the contradictions of contemporary conflict. The collection brings together diverse perspectives from Noam Chomsky, Johan Galtung, Harold Pinter, and others who challenge conventional narratives about warfare and diplomacy. Roy and her collaborators examine how language shapes our understanding of violence, how media frames international conflicts, and how power structures benefit from perpetual tension. The authors draw connections between local struggles and global politics, showing how communities worldwide experience the effects of distant wars. Through essays that range from academic analysis to personal reflection, the collection reveals how the rhetoric of peace often masks the reality of ongoing violence. The book offers readers a framework for understanding how modern conflicts operate and persist, providing tools to see beyond official explanations and media coverage.
Genres: politics, non-fiction, activism, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: diverse-perspectives, social-commentary
96 pages · Paperback · Spokesman Pr