The Terrorism Industry: The Experts and Institutions that Shape our View of Terror
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The Pequod Review:
Written with Gerry O’Sullivan, The "Terrorism" Industry continues Edward Herman's argument that terrorism is a political term. He specifically targets the American media and other elites for falling in line to support US government policies, as for example “worthy victims” of terrorism receive disproportionate coverage relative to “unworthy victims.” He is generally right of course, and sometimes it is useful to be reminded of these facts, even if the messenger is smug and self-righteous.