Abstract
Modern terrorists became aware of the new opportunities for exerting mass psychological impact using the latest means of mass communications. Academic observers remarked increasingly on the theater- like nature of terrorist operations. According to this notion, modern terrorism can be understood in terms of the production requirements of theatrical engagements. Several terrorist organizations realized the potentials of media-oriented terror, in terms of effectively reaching huge audiences. This article examines the strategies and tactics of this new pattern of media-oriented terrorism and their impact on the audiences who, through the media’s mediation, join the widening circles of victims of terrorism.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | The Trauma of Terrorism |
| Subtitle of host publication | Sharing Knowledge and Shared Care, An International Handbook |
| Editors | Yael Danieli, Danny Brom, Jonas Waizer |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
| Pages | 379-390 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781136747052 |
| State | Published - 1 Jan 2005 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2005 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.
Keywords
- Internet
- Media
- Propaganda
- Psychology
- Suicide
- Terrorism
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine
- General Health Professions
- General Social Sciences
