Exchanging Terrorism Oxygen for Media Airwaves

Eid

• 31 maart 2014
• 9781466657762

Samenvatting:

The onset of the digital age and the ubiquity of media communications have presented new opportunities for terrorist groups and organisations to communicate globally and publicise their actions. This title presents a timely and thorough discussion on the integration of terrorism and the media, exploring the influence of traditional and new media on global terrorism.



The onset of the digital age and the ubiquity of media communications have presented new opportunities for terrorist groups and organisations to communicate globally and publicise their actions. Research surrounding the relationship between terrorism and both traditional and new media outlets is necessary in order to promote a better understanding of the ways in which the media can both fuel and inhibit terrorism in the era of increased digital connectivity.

Exchanging Terrorism Oxygen for Media Airwaves: The Age of Terroredia presents a timely and thorough discussion on the integration of terrorism and the media, exploring the influence of traditional and new media on global terrorism. Featuring comprehensive research from leading experts in the field, this publication is ideally suited for scholars, upper-level students, professionals, and policymakers working and studying in fields such as media communications, international relations, national security, crisis management, criminology, and sociology.