Thick Description

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This paper attempts to provide a brief analysis of September 11, 2002 in the light of thick description. It uses a semiotic approach to cultural analysis to facilitate a better understanding of cultural differences and their impact on the world today.

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"Since, the "cultural theory is not a master of itself, it is not heavily predictive or a mere post facto" (Geertz, p. 26) therefore the thick description vehemently opposes considering the theoretical context of the cultural similarities and dissimilarities. Thus as an ethnographer, I have applied thick description to this new interpretive political event of September 11, 2002 thereby basically focusing on the symbolic signs either dormant or apparent in the process of the review and research as well as interpretation. "The aim is to draw large conclusions from small but very densely textured texts; to support broad assertions about the role of culture in the construction of collective life" (Geertz, p. 28)."

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