Terrorism and the Politics of Fear
| Author | : David L. Altheide |
| Publisher | : Rowman Altamira |
| Total Pages | : 264 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0759109192 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780759109193 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (193 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Terrorism and the Politics of Fear by : David L. Altheide
Download or read book Terrorism and the Politics of Fear written by David L. Altheide and published by Rowman Altamira. This book was released on 2006 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Altheide (School of Justice and Social Inquiry, Arizona State U.) examines how the American mass media and popular culture have contributed to the use of fear as a form of social control, allowing elites to manipulate national and international priorities by referencing pervasive fears of crime and terrorism. He discusses the social construction of
