Language wars : the role of media and culture in global terror and political violence /

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Shows how the media is implicated in global terrorism, and how the language it uses has changed since 9/11.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Lewis, Jeff, 1964-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London : Pluto, 2005.
Subjects:
2001-2009
Mass media and language.
Mass media and public opinion.
Terrorism in mass media.
War on Terrorism, 2001-2009 > Public opinion.
Discourse analysis > Political aspects.
Médias et langage.
Médias et opinion publique.
Terrorisme dans les médias.
Guerre contre le terrorisme, 2001-2009 > Opinion publique.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Media Studies.
Discourse analysis > Political aspects
Mass media and language
Mass media and public opinion
Public opinion
Terrorism in mass media
Golfkrieg > 2003
Massenmedien
Terrorismus
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Mediated terror and the politics of representation
  • Conflict and culture : civilization, history, identity
  • The meaning of 9/11 : in the midst of infinite justice
  • The Iraq invasion : democracy in the field of battle
  • Globalizing jihad : the Bali bombings at the end of paradise
  • The occupation of Iraq : rule of law and the new public sphere
  • Conclusion : cultural democracy, difference and the end of civilization.

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