Dr. Caroline Joan ( "Kay ") S. Picart Announces Forthcoming Book: Countering Jihadi-Cool: Narrative, Law, Culture and Philosophy Against Global Jihad

BARTOW, FL / ACCESSWIRE / January 9, 2025 /In collaboration with Bloomsbury Publishing, Fairleigh Dickinson University Press is proud to announce the forthcoming release of Dr. Caroline Joan ("Kay") S. Picart 's groundbreaking book, Countering Jihadi-Cool: Narrative, Law, Culture, and Philosophy Against Global Jihad. Scheduled for release between July and September 2025, this book is poised to become an essential resource in the global discourse on counterterrorism.

Dr. Picart, a renowned scholar and prolific author, explores the cultural and philosophical underpinnings of jihadi propaganda and its counter-narratives. This deeply analytical work situates itself at the intersection of law, culture, and philosophy, offering fresh perspectives on how narrative strategies shape and challenge the global fight against terrorism.

As part of the prestigious Fairleigh Dickinson University Press Series on Law, Culture & Humanities-of which Dr. Picart serves as series editor-the book has undergone rigorous single-blind scholarly review under the supervision of Bloomsbury 's editorial team. This ensures the academic integrity and quality for which the series is widely respected.

"Through Countering Jihadi-Cool, I aim to illuminate how cultural narratives and philosophical frameworks can be leveraged in counterterrorism efforts," said Dr. Picart. "The book challenges conventional approaches, urging scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to rethink how we engage with the cultural dimensions of terrorism and its opposition."

Featuring an extensive, meticulously formatted bibliography, Countering Jihadi-Cool draws on interdisciplinary insights from philosophy, law, and cultural studies, making it an indispensable text for academics, students, and practitioners in counterterrorism, law enforcement, and international relations.

Dr. Picart 's upcoming release will add to her impressive oeuvre, marking her 21st published book. Known for her intellectual rigor and interdisciplinary expertise, Dr. Picart is a leading voice in addressing complex global challenges.

For media inquiries, advance review copies, or to schedule interviews with Dr. Picart, please contact:

Media Contact

Name: Caroline Joan S. Picart
Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
Email: cjpicart@gmail.com
Website: https://carolinekaypicart.com/

About the Author

Caroline Joan ("Kay") S. Picart is a Filipino-born American philosopher, lawyer, and interdisciplinary scholar renowned for her contributions to philosophy, film studies, law, criminology, sociology, communications, and cultural studies, mainly focusing on horror cinema. She is the author and editor of numerous books and anthologies that have significantly influenced these fields. She was also a former associate professor of Philosophy, English and Humanities, with a courtesy appointment at a law school, and a former adjunct professor of law.

Dr. Picart is also an accomplished media personality, hosting the popular radio show Dr. Caroline (Kay) Picart Show. Her scholarly achievements include receiving the prestigious Lord Ruthven Award in the non-fiction category in 2011 for Dracula in Visual Media: Film, Television, Comic Book, and Electronic Game Appearances, 1921-2010, co-authored with John Edgar Browning. She also won the Best Essay award, an international distinction, from Dapim, a scholarly Holocaust journal based in Israel, for her essay, "Nationalities, Histories, Rhetorics: Real/Reel Representations of the Holocaust and Holocaust Trials and a Poethics of Film and Law.

Currently serving as an appeals attorney at the Florida 10th Judicial Circuit Public Defender 's Office, Dr. Picart continues to bridge her academic expertise and legal practice, contributing to law, philosophy, and the humanities.

SOURCE: Caroline Joan S. Picart

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