Mass-mediated terrorism : the central role of the media in terrorism and counterterrorism / Brigitte L. Nacos.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nacos, Brigitte Lebens.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Terrorism--Press coverage--United States.

Terrorism.

Terrorism in mass media.

Terrorism and mass media--United States.

Terrorism and mass media.

Terrorism--Press coverage.

United States.

Physical Description:

x, 219 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2002]

Summary:

This in-depth look at 'mass-mediated' terrorism and political violence shows how terrorists exploit global media networks and information highways to carry news of their violence along with 'propaganda of the deed.' From U.S. cases like 9/11, Oklahoma City, and acts of ecoterrorists, to incidents abroad like Palestinian suicide bombings in Israel, European hostages held in the Philippines, and protests at major international summits, Nacos explores the use of political violence for the sake of publicity, media coverage of counterterrorism policies and its affect on political decisionmaking, and the impact of new media. She 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.

Contents:

1 Mass-Mediated Terrorism in the New World (Dis)Order 7

2 Terrorism as Breaking News: Attack on America 33

3 Political Violence as Media Event 65

4 E-Terrorism and the Web of Hate 103

5 The Mass Media and U.S. Anti- and Counterterrorism 131

6 Responding to Terrorist Crises: Dealing with the Mass Media 165.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-205) and index.

ISBN:

0742510824

0742510832

OCLC:

49320340