This collection of 19 critical essays considers how the recent NATO invasion of Libya arose from a combination of war propaganda, deliberate media deception, and plutocratic control of military power. Edited by former Green Party presidential candidate and peace advocate, Cynthia McKinney, they examine issues like why Qaddafi was targeted, petroleum countries in Northern Africa, the "clash of civilizations" in Libya's racialized war, the humanitarian cause legitimating war, and black genocide in Libya. A detailed chronology of the NATO-led assault on Libya is included. End-notes and citations appear at the end of most chapters, often relying on Internet-journalism sources. The contributors are journalists, activists, and social scientists from around the world. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)