Atrocity and the Power of the Image

In this article the author examines the impact of the depiction of man-made violent or life-threatening actions. The author discusses the difference between functioning states of the developed world and the failed states frequently encountered in the developing world. The depiction of atrocities fro...

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Main Author: Morrison, Wayne M. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2009
In: Social justice
Year: 2009, Volume: 36, Issue: 3, Pages: 61-77
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)
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Keywords:
Pol Pot, 1925-1998
Developed Countries
Battle of Agincourt, France, 1415
Atrocities in the Vietnam War, 1961-1975
Developing countries > Social conditions
Violence Research
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Summary:In this article the author examines the impact of the depiction of man-made violent or life-threatening actions. The author discusses the difference between functioning states of the developed world and the failed states frequently encountered in the developing world. The depiction of atrocities from a number of violent conflicts is addressed including the war in Vietnam, the Cambodian genocide perpetrated by the regime of dictator Pol Pot, and the Battle of Agincourt fought in 1415 between the English and the French.
ISSN:2327-641X