Understanding Terrorism in the Age of Global Media [electronic resource] : A Communication Approach /
Archetti, C.author.
We cannot truly understand - let alone counter - terrorism in the 21st century unless we also understand the processes of communication that underpin it. This book challenges what we know about terrorism, showing that current approaches are inadequate and outdated, and develops a new communication model to understand terrorism in the media age.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: a different perspective on terrorism -- The problems with terrorism research -- Terrorism, communication, and the media -- A communication approach -- Explaining radicalisation -- The role of narratives -- The Al Qaeda narrative as a brand -- The way forward.
We cannot truly understand - let alone counter - terrorism in the 21st century unless we also understand the processes of communication that underpin it. This book challenges what we know about terrorism, showing that current approaches are inadequate and outdated, and develops a new communication model to understand terrorism in the media age.
Communication.
Journalism.
Sociology.
Terrorism.
Political violence.
Media and Communication.
Journalism.
Media Studies.
Media Research.
Communication Studies.
Terrorism and Political Violence.