Interrogating Imperialism Conversations on Gender, Race, and War [Hardcover]

A collection of multiple perspectives on the war on terror and the new imperialism. Looking at the imperialism and the war on terror through a lens focused on gender and race, the contributors expose the limitations of the current popular discourse and help to uncover possibilities not yet apparent in that same discourse.Introduction; N.Inayatullah & R.Riley Solidarity Across Movements: Women at War; E.Armstrong & V.Prasad Shame and Rage: International Relations and the World School of Colonialism; H.Mupiddi Patriotism in the U.S. Peace Movement: The Limits of Nationalist Resistance to Global Imperialism; S.Biswas Deja Vu: The Fantasy of Benign Military Rule in Pakistan; A.Khan Bewildered? Women's Studies and the War on Terror; M.Das Gupta Trading Places: Juxtaposing South Africa and the U.S.; H.Britton Valiant, Virtuous, or Vicious Representation, and The Problem of Women Warriors; R.Riley Not Just (Any) Body Can Be a Patriot: On Times of Empire Both Here and There ; J.Alexander Afterword; Z.Eisenstein

If, in the time of imperialism, 'peace' truly is just a moment between ongoing wars of exploitation, then Interrogating Empire offers us hope in that bleak landscape. The world-ranging essays in this anthology give us cogent analyses of the connections between U.S. economic and military power, and patterns of neo-colonialism and capitalist expansion around the globe. But, more importantly, the writers offer historical examples and critical thoughts on how we who are in opposition to this system can build solidarity and link our power across boundaries of nation, gender, and class. - Minnie Bruce Pratt, Professor of Women's Studies and Writing, Syracuse University, and author of Identity: Skin Blood Heart A striking and hugely important collection that brings debates about empire in the contemporary world right up to date. Challenging cherished notions of both left and right, it demands we take a fresh look at domestic and international politilÓ'