About the book
A modern classic from one of the most gifted writers of his generation: this collection of essays about 9/11 constitutes a provocative and insightful examination of one of the most momentous events of our time.
“A walking tour of the motley post-September 11th mind—its fears, madnesses, misapprehension and insights.” —New York Observer
At the heart of this collection is the long essay “Terror and Boredom,” an unsparing analysis of Islamic fundamentalism and the West's flummoxed response to it, while other pieces address the invasion of Iraq, the realities of Iran, and Tony Blair's lingering departure from Downing Street (and also his trips to Washington and Iraq).
Whether lambasted for his refusal to kowtow to Muslim pieties or hailed for his common sense, wide reading, and astute perspective, Amis is indisputably a great pleasure to read—informed, elegant, surprising—and this collection a resounding contemplation of the relentless, manifold dangers we live with in the twenty-first century.
Editions of The Second Plane
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781400044542
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780676977851
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780676977868
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781400096008
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307269287
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307368270
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A modern classic from one of the most gifted writers of his generation: this collection of essays about 9/11 constitutes a provocative and insightful examination of one of the most momentous events of our time.
“A walking tour of the motley post-September 11th mind—its fears, madnesses, misapprehension and insights.” —New York Observer
At the heart of this collection is the long essay “Terror and Boredom,” an unsparing analysis of Islamic fundamentalism and the West's flummoxed response to it, while other pieces address the invasion of Iraq, the realities of Iran, and Tony Blair's lingering departure from Downing Street (and also his trips to Washington and Iraq).
Whether lambasted for his refusal to kowtow to Muslim pieties or hailed for his common sense, wide reading, and astute perspective, Amis is indisputably a great pleasure to read—informed, elegant, surprising—and this collection a resounding contemplation of the relentless, manifold dangers we live with in the twenty-first century.
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What is The Second Plane about?
A modern classic from one of the most gifted writers of his generation: this collection of essays about 9/11 constitutes a provocative and insightful examination of one of the most momentous events of our time.
“A walking tour of the motley post-September 11th mind—its fears, madnesses, misapprehension and insights.” —New York Observer
At the heart of this collection is the long essay “Terror and Boredom,” an unsparing analysis of Islamic fundamentalism and the West's flummoxed response to it, while other pieces address the invasion of Iraq, the realities of Iran, and Tony Blair's lingering departure from Downing Street (and also his trips to Washington and Iraq).
Whether lambasted for his refusal to kowtow to Muslim pieties or hailed for his common sense, wide reading, and astute perspective, Amis is indisputably a great pleasure to read—informed, elegant, surprising—and this collection a resounding contemplation of the relentless, manifold dangers we live with in the twenty-first century.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Second Plane?
Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government > Political activism / Political engagement > Terrorism, armed struggle
Where can I read a sample of The Second Plane?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781400044542
Is The Second Plane part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Vintage International
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Second Plane?
Martin Amis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Second Plane is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781400044542) and hardcover(ISBN 9780676977851) and paperback(ISBN 9780676977868) and paperback(ISBN 9781400096008) and ebook(ISBN 9780307269287) and ebook(ISBN 9780307368270)
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