Mass-Mediated Terrorism The Central Role of the Media in Terrorism and Counterterrorism

by Nacos, Brigitte

• ISBN13: 9780742510821
• ISBN10: 0742510824
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-09-24
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

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.

Author Biography

Brigitte L. Nacos is an adjunct professor of political science at Columbia University.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
Introduction	1	(6)
Mass-Mediated Terrorism in the New World (Dis) Order	7	(26)
Terrorism as Breaking News: Attack on America	33	(32)
Political Violence as Media Event	65	(38)
E-Terrorism and the Web of Hate	103	(28)
The Mass Media and U.S. Anti- and Counterterrorism	131	(34)
Responding to Terrorist Crises: Dealing with the Mass Media	165	(28)
Conclusion	193	(6)
Bibliography	199	(8)
Index	207	(12)
About the Author	219