Mass-Mediated Terrorism The Central Role of the Media in Terrorism and Counterterrorism

Name: Mass-Mediated Terrorism The Central Role of the Media in Terrorism and Counterterrorism
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ISBN: 9780742553804

ISBN-10: 0742553809

ISBN-13: 9780742553804

Edition: 2nd 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Brigitte Nacos

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The second edition of the award-winning Mass-Mediated Terrorism features a new chapter on public opinion and is updated with analyses of the Iraq war, increasing terrorist attacks abroad, and subsequent counterterrorism measures. It also includes new information on Al-Jazeera and the use of the Internet in terrorist efforts. Using U.S. cases and incidents abroad, Brigitte Nacos explores the use of political violence for the sake of publicity, media coverage of counterterrorism policies and its affect on political decision making, and the impact of new media. Mass-Mediated Terrorism offers a blueprint both for effective public information and media relations during terrorism crises as well…

Book details

List price: $34.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
Publication date: 3/29/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 264
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.880
Language: English

Brigitte L. Nacos is a journalist and adjunct professor of political science at Columbia University.



Acknowledgments


Introduction to the Second Edition


Introduction to the First Edition



Mass-Mediated Terrorism in the New World (Dis)Order



Terrorism as Breaking News: Attack on America



Political Violence as Media Event



E-Terrorism and the Web of Hate



The Mass Media and U.S. Anti- and Counterterrorism



Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and the Public



Responding to Terrorist Crises: Dealing with the Mass Media



Conclusion


Addendum to the Second Edition


Bibliography


Index


About the Author