Terrorism and the politics of fear / David L. Altheide.

Author/creator Altheide, David L.
Format Book
Publication InfoLanham, MD : AltaMira Press, ©2006.
Descriptionxii, 247 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Contents Introduction -- The social reality of fear -- The mass media as a social institution -- Crime and terrorism -- Consuming terrorism -- Terrorism and the politics of fear -- The control narrative of the Internet -- The propaganda project and the Iraq War -- Constructing Pat Tillman -- Conclusion: Beyond the politics of fear.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 223-240) and index.
LCCN 2005028887
ISBN0759109184 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0759109192 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780759109186
ISBN9780759109193

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HN90.M3 A47 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold