Gulf war captivity narratives: identity and ideology
Auteur :
Wirth, Annika
Éditeur :
Peter Lang AG
ISBN :
9783631894323
Date de publication :
27 févr. 2024
Dimensions :
21,0 x 14,8 cm
Poids :
446 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Suisse
This book explores the construction of alterity, heroism, and the representation of violence in narratives of American captivity during the Gulf Wars, highlighting their ideological function. It also discusses the texts‘ intertextual quality and their role in identity formation, justifying military aggression, and promoting stereotypes.