Abstract
Modern terrorists became aware of the new opportunities lor 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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| Pages (from-to) | 379-390 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 3-4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2004 |
| Externally published | Yes |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Keywords
- Internet
- Media
- Propaganda
- Psychology
- Suicide
- Terrorism
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health Professions (miscellaneous)
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health
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