This book explores the politics of narco-killing and public attitudes to violence and death in the Mexican Drug War. It examines questions such as the culture of human sacrifice, the religious principles that sanction egregious violence and most importantly the society's complex response strategies towards such violence. Primarily a philosophical reflection, this study nonetheless uses anthropological, architectural and sociological methods to provide an interdisciplinary explanation to the visceral, commonplace violence taking place in contemporary Mexico.

Provides a lively insight into one of Mexico's most pressing social issues Takes a novel approach to analysis, investigating both the cultural and socio-political factors influencing the debate Offers an accessible way of understanding this issue within its unique Mexican context Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext

Amalendu Misra teaches at Lancaster University, UK and the University of Lisbon, Portugal. His previous works include The Landscape of Silence: Sexual Violence Against Men in War (2015); Politics of Civil Wars (2009); Afghanistan: The Labyrinth of Violence (2004); and Identity & Religion (2004).

Inhalt

1. Prologue.- 2. Necropower.- 3. Arguing Death.- 4. The Gods of Wrath.- 5. Necessary Murder.- 6. Necropolis.- 7. Epilogue.- Bibliography.- Index.