"Presenting the reader with provocative articles that critically examine the morality of the war on terrorism as it has evolved over the past eight years, this book consists of articles that effectively address specific aspects of the war on terrorism that are missing or underrepresented in ethical discourse since 9/11. The book includes a mix of article types: theory, lecture, research, battlefield journalism, investigative reporting, as well as excerpts from international law and a military leadership manual"--Provided by publisher. "This book is a collection of recent and provocative articles by such influential figures as Noam Chomsky and Scott Atran. It presents a variety of perspectives and disciplines that critically examine significant ethical issues involved in the War on Terrorism. Concepts of terrorism, counterterrorism, and antiterrorism are explored within the context of how language frames and controls definition of the problem, potential solutions, viable actors, and outcomes. This book provides in-depth analyses of moral principles as applied to real-life events, as well as facts and ideas that are missing or underrepresented in the dominant narratives found in public discourse. The editors establish that there are viable nonviolent alternatives to the global war on terrorism and outline eight steps necessary to initiate a process of understanding and reconciliation that promises improved human security and sustainable peace"--Provided by publisher.

Introduction: applied ethics, human security, and the War of Terrorism /John A. Arnaldi -- Part I. Understanding Ethical Challenges in the War on Terrorism: Overview / Charles P. Webel and John A. Arnaldi; 1. The evil scourge of terrorism: reality, construction, remedy / Noam Chomsky; 2. The "ethics" of terror and terrorism / Charles Webel; 3. Who becomes a terrorist today? / Scott Atran -- Part II. Applying Ethics to the War on Terrorism: Overview / Charles P. Webel and John A. Arnaldi; 4. Moral personhood, human security, and the War on Terrorism / Laurie Calhoun; 5. Degradation of the rule of law in response to terrorism: a failed approach / William A. Cohn; 6. Acts of omission in the "War on Terrorism" / Jørgen Johansen -- Part III. Winning the Public Relations War: Journalism as a Weapon: Overview / Charles P. Webel and John J. Arnaldi; 7. Framing the War on Terror: the internalization of policy in the U.S. Press / Stephen D. Reese and Seth C. Lewis; 8. In whose interest?: ethics in journalism and the War on Terrorism / John A. Arnaldi; 9. Home from Iraq: journalist urges Americans to search for truth and freedom / Molly Bingham -- Part IV: Examining the Dark Side of the War on Terror: Overview / Charles P. Webel and John J. Arnaldi; 10. Squaring the error / Michael German; 11. The liberal ideology of torture: a critical examination of the American case / Lisa Hajjar; 12. Unethical alliance?: the United States, Pakistan, and the "War on Terrorism" / Cris Toffolo; 13. The agent / Mark Arax -- Conclusion: the war of the world? is there a viable nonviolent alternative to the global War on Terrorism? / Charles P. Webel -- Appendix: Eight steps toward ending the global clash of terrorisms and initiating a process of understanding and reconciliation.