The Tao of Jack Bauer

Download or read book The Tao of Jack Bauer written by Steven Keslowitz and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2009-03 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "As [a] post-9/11 television thriller, 24 has addressed critical issues relating to striking the proper balance between maintaining our civil liberties and ensuring our national security ... [This] study of Jack Bauer's influence in society [examines questions such as]: What does Jack Bauer teach us about torture? Does 24 glorify torture or does the series take a more nuanced approach to the issue? How can we maintain our civil liberties in the age of terrorism? How can we best fight terrorists while maintaining our core values? Is Jack Bauer a lawbreaker or a lawmaker?"--Amazon.com.