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Mass-Mediated Terrorism: Mainstream and Digital Media in Terrorism and Counterterrorism
MassMediated Terrorism Mainstream and Digital Media in Terrorism and Counterterrorism Author:Brigitte Nacos With all new and expanded chapters, the third edition provides an in-depth look at how terrorists and actors of political violence use mass media to recruit, inform, and publicize their deeds and messages. Today, terrorist organizations and their supporters use social media to publicize their ?propaganda by deed? and wage psychological warfare. ... more »The Internet has drastically expanded the audiences for transnational and domestic groups that carry out or support terrorism, while also providing know-how to those susceptible to recruitment appeals. There is also fierce competition with traditional media as each strives to bring out news stories, releasing videos, pictures, and stories that may not have been scrutinized by experienced editors. Mass-Mediated Terrorism Counterterrorism explores all such issues to help students understand the interconnected relationships between media, politicians, and use of terrorism.« less