Social and Cultural Repercussions of the American Invasion on Iraqi Citizens in of Sinan Antoon's Novel the Book of Collateral Damage

Abstract

This research deals with the social and cultural dimensions of the American invasion, as these dimensions are common to postcolonial theory, the concept of Neo-colonialism, and imperial politics. This research aims to clarify the policy of US imperialism that is compatible with the orientations of the principle of Neo-colonialism in Iraq. It also sheds light on the effects of the invasion and the methods used by America to control of Iraq. This research discusses Sinan Antoon’s novel The Book of Collateral Damage. Several issues are discussed in each part such as, the rise of violence, sectarian conflict, war effects and the spread of terrorism in Iraqi society.