Description
Framing a Revolution explores the critical role of narrative construction in Colombia’s decades-long civil war. Rachel Schmidt examines how various actors—government forces, guerrilla groups, and international observers—strategically framed the conflict to advance their political and military objectives.
The book analyzes the battle over meaning and interpretation, demonstrating how narratives about the war’s origins, participants, and justifications became as consequential as the physical conflict itself. Schmidt investigates the linguistic, visual, and symbolic resources deployed to shape public opinion and international perception.
By tracing narrative evolution from the conflict’s origins through its transformations, this work illuminates how framing strategies influenced military tactics, peace negotiations, and post-conflict memory. The study offers valuable insights into the power of storytelling in civil conflicts and contributes to understanding Colombia’s complex historical trajectory.
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