Language of terror : how neuroscience influences political speech in the United States / Wesley Kendall, Joseph M. Siracusa, and Kevin Noguchi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kendall, Wesley, 1972- author.

Siracusa, Joseph M., author.

Noguchi, Kevin, 1969- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Communication in politics--United States.

Communication in politics.

Communication in politics--Psychological aspects.

War on Terrorism, 2001-2009--Language.

War on Terrorism, 2001-2009.

Language and languages--Political aspects--United States.

Language and languages.

Terrorism--Psychological aspects.

Terrorism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (169 p.)

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2015]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

<span style=""tab-stops:left 202.5pt;""><span>In this book, the authors examine how the human brain reacts to expressions of political ideology regarding terrorism. By comparing a variety of case studies, they demonstrate how similar acts accompanied by starkly different political language can create cognitive dissonance in the minds of the electorate and influence policy choices. </span></span><br /><span><span> </span></span><br /><span><span> </span></span>

Contents:

Introduction to genetic predispositions and the politics of terror

Genes, media and the government in the national narrative on terror

The criminalization of language in the war on terror

Genetic predisposition, religious belief and psychological operations in the war on terror.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Kendall, Wesley. Language of terror : how neuroscience influences political speech in the United States.