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As nations have aggressively implemented a wide range of mechanisms to proactively curb potential threats terrorism, Counter-Terrorism Laws and Freedom of Expression: Global Perspectives offers critical insight into how counter-terrorism laws have adversely affected journalism practice, digital citizenship, privacy, online activism, and other forms of expression. While governments assert the need for such laws to protect national security, critics argue counter-terrorism laws are prone to be misappropriated by state actors who use such laws to quash political dissent, target journalists, and restrict other forms of citizen expression.
The book is divided into three parts. Part I deals with the politics and discourse of counter-terrorism laws. Part II focuses on the ways counter-terrorism laws have impacted journalistic practice in different countries, with effects ranging from imprisonment of reporters to self-censorship. Part III addresses how counter-terrorism laws have been used to target everyday citizens, social media activists, whistleblowers, and human rights advocates around the world. Together, the chapters address how counter-terrorism laws have undermined democratic values in both authoritarian and liberal political contexts. Scholars of political science, communication, and legal studies will find this book particularly interesting.
List of contents
Table of Contents
PART I: Introduction
1.Counter-terrorism Laws in the International frame: Uncertain Times for Freedom of Expression
Téwodros Workneh & Paul Haridakis
PART II: The Politics and Discourse of Counterterrorism Laws
2. Schizorevolutions versus Microfascisms: The Fear of Anarchy in State Securitization
Athina Karatzogianni & Andrew Robinson
3. Parliamentary Discussion of Counter-terrorism in Portugal: Discourses on the Right and on the Left
Eunice Castro Seixas
4. Anti-terrorism Regulations and Freedom of Speech in Spain
Isabel Serrano Maillo
5. Counter-terrorism Gone Digital: Framing Cybercrime in Turkey
Nazli Bülay Dogan
6. Chinese-Speaking Netizens' Comments on VOA's Coverage of China's Counter-Terrorism Laws and Freedom of Speech
Wei Sun
7. Terrorism and Counter-terrorism legislation in Brazil
Daniel Oppermann
8. How 9/11 Changed America and How We (can) Talk about It: Torture and the Guantanamo Military Commissions
Rita Radostitz
PART III: Counter-Terrorism Laws
About the author
Aminah Fernandes Pilgrim is senior lecturer and professor of the practice at the University of Massachusetts Boston.Paul Haridakis is professor of communication studies at Kent State University.Paul Haridakis is professor of communication studies at Kent State University.Aminah Fernandes Pilgrim is senior lecturer and professor of the practice at the University of Massachusetts Boston.
Summary
Counter-Terrorism Laws and Freedom of Expression: Global Perspectives offers critical insight into how counter-terrorism laws have adversely affected journalism practice, digital citizenship, privacy, surveillance, online activism, and other forms of freedom of expression
