Communicating terror the rhetorical dimensions of terrorism

Communicating Terror: The Rhetorical Dimensions of Terrorism argues that the meaning of terrorism is socially constructed and suggests a new definition of terrorism, chiefly as a process of communication between terrorists and multiple target audiences. This unique communication perspective shows ho...

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Main Author: Tuman, Joseph S. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: California Sage Pub. 2003
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Summary:Communicating Terror: The Rhetorical Dimensions of Terrorism argues that the meaning of terrorism is socially constructed and suggests a new definition of terrorism, chiefly as a process of communication between terrorists and multiple target audiences. This unique communication perspective shows how the rhetoric of terrorism is truly a war of words, symbols, and meanings.
Physical Description:xvii, 157 pages 23 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0761927654