Mass-mediated Terrorism

Mass-Mediated Terrorism, Second Edition, an in-depth look at terrorism, political violence, and mass media, shows how terrorists exploit global media networks and information highways to carry news of their violence along with "propaganda of the deed." To what extent is the media advancing or obstructing the propaganda and policy goals of terrorists and their targets? Has the Internet strengthened the hands of terrorists to organize, recruit, and spread propaganda? How have targets of terrorism used the media to manipulate public opinion and advance their own agendas? From U.S. cases to incidents abroad, this award-winning book 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. This revised second edition, which includes a new chapter on public opinion, is updated with analysis of the Iraq war, increasing terrorist attacks abroad, and subsequent counterterrorism measures. It also contains new information on the Arab satellite network Al-Jazeera and the use of the Internet in terrorist efforts. Mass-Mediated Terrorism offers a blueprint both for effective public information and media relations during terrorism crises as well as for ethical news coverage of major terrorism incidents.

ISBN 0742553809   Pages 264 ISBN13 9780742553804 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Rowman & Littlefield   Weight (grammes) 399 Imprint Rowman & Littlefield   Published in Lanham, MD Format Paperback   Previous ISBN 9780742510838 Publication date 29 Mar 2007   Height (mm) 229 Library of Congress 2006101217   Width (mm) 158 DEWEY 303.625   Spine width (mm) 20 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level General

Chapter 1 Introduction to Second Edition Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 1 Mass-Mediated Terrorism in the New World (Dis)Order Chapter 4 2 Terrorism as Breaking News: Attack on America Chapter 5 3 Political Violence as Media Event Chapter 6 4 E-Terrorism and the Web of Hate Chapter 7 5 The Mass Media and U.S. Anti- and Counterterrorism Chapter 8 6 Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and the Media Chapter 9 7 Responding to Terrorist Crises: Dealing with the Mass Media Chapter 10 8 Conclusion Chapter 11 Bibliography

It is a disturbing truth that a detailed analysis of the terrorism phenomenon, first published in 2002, requires major updates a scant five years later. The new challenges reported by Brigitte Nacos are huge. New media have enhanced the power of terrorists to instill fear and recruit followers. To cope with the evolving dangers, citizens and their leaders need to be aware of these developments. Mass-Mediated Terrorism provides the necessary insights. -- Doris A. Graber

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