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.
The media mythmakers maintained that the Cold War was a period of peace and tranquility when in fact more than 20 million people died across the “Third World” in Cold War—related conflicts—from Korea to Vietnam, from Indonesia to Angola ...
Many books have been written about the press and terrorism - particularly since September 11th - but this is the first press-focused exploration of their relationship.
This is an excellent source which puts students in the heart of the contemporary discussion and encourages them to form opinions. It is a great resource for seminars as well as gateways to research.
Terrorism and the Media
How Did the World¡ ̄s News Media React to 9/11? Not surprisingly, most of the world¡ ̄s news media criticized the terrorists and offered sympathy and support to the United...
“ Seattle Times June 20 , 2006 : 1. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2003073487_webiraq20.html ( accessed June 29 , 2006 ) . Gamson , William A. , David Croteau , William Hoynes , and Theodore Sasson . 1992.
The Theater of Terror: Mass Media and International Terrorism
The Age of Terroredia Eid, Mahmoud. REFERENCES Allan, S. (2004). The culture of distance: Online reporting of the Iraq war. In S. Allan, & B. Zelizer (Eds.), Reporting war: Journalism in wartime (pp. 347–364). London: Routledge.
The book begins with a selection of articles and chapters that offer students a thorough explanation of the attacks themselves, as well as the effects they had on politics and other official publics.