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THE DEMON LOVER: The Roots of Terrorsism Paperback – Import, January 1, 2001

by Robin & WHITAKER Brian (The Sunday Times Insight) MORGAN (Author)

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Offers a multi-faceted look at terrorism, including its political, cultural, and mythic connections, as well as the particular roles of men and women in terrorism

Print length

420 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Piatkus
Publication date

January 1, 2001
Dimensions

5.31 x 1.34 x 8.5 inches
ISBN-10

0749923121
ISBN-13

978-0749923129
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Olorien

Explains Terrorism but it won't help you end it.

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2008

I would divide the book into two acts. The first half of the book is the philosophic explanation of terror and atrocity, the second half is more of a case study of women living in the context of terror. Also, in response to another reviewer's observation about out of date explanations being republished, the introduction of the book states that the book was slated to be republished prior to 9/11 and was actually pulled from the presses so that a new introduction could be written. It was not republished directly in response to the events in question. I read it the spring afterward. At that time I thought it was the only thing that actually explained the independent variables behind terror. I think her analysis is consistent with an academic understanding of agriculture and patriarchy and therefore consistent with a biblical view of the fallen world whereas civilization is contingent on patriarchal modes of production and authority whereby we displace God, no other permutation of civilization is possible without divine intervention. The alternative is tribalism. That said, her analysis is dead on.

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david m spinner

The Demon Lover

Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2002

I was captivated by this book, which is incredibly timely though published 13 years ago. Morgan blends hard edged investigative reporting, sharp political critique, poetry and biography together in ways I found startling. Her analysis, especially of the Middle East's conflicts and how they affect the region's women, are eye-opening and surprisingly optimistic. She tells the stories and viewpoints of women who are usually left out of the "news." The book is definitely not for men who turn belligerent or squeamish when confronted with a sophisticated feminist critique. I recommend it highly.

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Jordan O'Neill

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2015

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A Life changer. Excellent

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Not Worth the Read

Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2016

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I didn't expect a feminist point of view in this kind of book. Disappointed.

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E. Yeager

Freedom-Fighter/Terrorist/Spider Man...

Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2011

Robin Morgan makes references/quotations lesser-read readers will not connect (I didn't the first time I read it).

However, I have not seen her observations reflected elsewhere.
If the sexes actually exist (as basically two-sexes), then there might be priorities preferred/exalted by each?

Home-run on these points:
*State-that-is versus the State-that-could-be (tax jurisdiction One -vs- new tax jurisdiction Two).
*Personal death as the best quality/gift a Man may offer.
*Where the distinction between sexual and political change/revolution exists.
*Generalizations about "humanity" might actually be referring specifically to Men.

Jump ahead of the curve, there is still nothing like it.

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Sara McGuiness

chilling...brilliant...a MUST read...

Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2006

This book has never been more important than it is today. It's prophetic, and illuminating. It will shift the view you may have of terrorism, why we're at war, and who is doing the warring, permanently. A truly 'must read' volume. Morgan's best non-fiction.

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Newton Ooi

Has good points but a bad writing style

Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2005

This book argues several points regarding world history. First, the victims, sacrifices and heroes of wars have always been defined in terms of males; the victorious general, the dead soldier, the grunt in the trenches, etc.., despite the fact the primary victims of wars are civilians - women and children. Second, the factors that demographic, economic and political causes that lead to wars can often be attributed to a male-dominated society. Third, women by nature would probably make better rulers and do a better job of avoiding war, but the political landscape in many countries is biased against women in leadership positions.

The author presents a lot of factual and historical data to support her viewpoints. This includes interviews with war victims and criminals, citations of government documents, treaties, war plans, references to religious and historical works, and opinions by others who have explored the role of sex and gender in politics and war.

The problem with the book and why I would not recommend it is the style the author uses. Her arguments come at the reader like bullets from a machine gun, quickfire and haphazard. Facts and examples are cited in quick succession without text to place them in context. The text is divided into chapters, but the number of arguments and sources of arguments are so numerous and varied that each chapter should be broken into subsections. Overall, the points in this book are insightful and I agree with most of them. But the writing style is horrible.

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Allison P

Stunning

Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2002

I haven't been able to put this book down for days! Conservatives will certainly not enjoy Morgan's feminist analysis of terrorism committed by what she calls "The-State-that-is" and "The-State-that-would-be." While she discusses everything from religion to revolution, from the situation in the Middle East to her own experiences during the Vietnam era, what I find most fascinating is her thorough examination of man as Thanatos, and woman as Eros.
A beautiful, lyrical book that challenges and excites. You will come away a different person.

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