Shadow Lives: The Forgotten Women of the War on Terror by Victoria Brittain - Powerful Account of Female Experiences in Conflict Zones | Perfect for Political Science Studies & Human Rights Discussions

Shadow Lives reveals the unseen side of the '9/11 wars': their impact on the wives and families of men incarcerated in Guantanamo, in prison, or under house arrest in Britain and the US. Victoria Brittain shows how these families have been made socially invisible and a convenient scapegoat for the state in order to exercise arbitrary powers under the cover of the 'War on Terror'. A disturbing exposé of the perilous state of freedom and democracy in our society, the book reveals how a culture of intolerance and cruelty has left individuals at the mercy of the security services’ unverifiable accusations and punitive punishments. Both a "j'accuse" and a testament to the strength and humanity of these embattled families, Shadow Lives shows the methods of incarceration and social control being used by the state and gives a voice to the families whose lives have been turned upside down. In doing so it raises urgent questions about civil liberties which no one can afford to ignore.

Year: 2013

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