Mass-Mediated Terrorism: The Central Role of the Media in Terrorism and Counterterrorism (Paperback)

~ Brigitte L. Nacos (Author)

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Brigitte Nacos has written a masterful, indeed gripping, textbook on the media as terrorism's 'oxygen.' She shows how the bad -- Keith Spicer, director, Institute for Media, Peace & Security, University for Peace

Brigitte Nacos is to be congratulated. The full horror of September 11, 2001, is highlighted in Mass-Mediated Terrorism, but -- Mervyn Edwards, retired police superintendent, United Kingdom --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Description

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 effect 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 as for ethical news coverage of major terrorism incidents.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.; 2 edition (April 28, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0742553809
• ISBN-13: 978-0742553804
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #371,648 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars eye open for the use of media by terrorist , October 20, 2008

By	Arik Carmi - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

well writen & gives a comperhansive idea about the history & now days of the reletionship between the media & the terror. it's not the best but it complete your knowledge about the subject. i enjoyed it very much.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definately worth reading, October 1, 2006

By	N. Fowler (Miami, Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Mass-Mediated Terrorism: The Central Role of the Media in Terrorism and Counterterrorism (Paperback)

This book brings into focus how the media is being used by radicals and what needs to be done by those defending America to use the media to counter the successful use of the media by radicals and their supporters.

5 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars shallow, misleading and blatently biased, December 2, 2005

By	Jad Melki - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Mass-Mediated Terrorism: The Central Role of the Media in Terrorism and Counterterrorism (Paperback)

This book redefines the term shallow with every page you read. It gives a ridiculous definition for terrorism that conveniently excludes acts of terror perpetrated by states. Somehow, only "Islamic" and "leftist" groups are called terrorist, with the unavoidable exception of the Oklahoma bombers. The book is riddled with misconceptions, false assumptions and non sequitur conclusions. It just offends your intelligence... not worth your time or money.