The Predicative Construction of New Terrorism in the Media
Buch, Englisch, 200 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 279 g
ISBN: 978-1-349-36569-2
Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan
This book introduces a constructivist approach to the study of terrorism and shows how language in the media affects our perceptions of 'terrorists' and how particular constructions of 'terrorist' automatically make certain counter-terrorism policies possible, logical and seemingly appropriate.
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Introduction: The 'Terrorist': Words, Labels and Definitions 'New Terrorism' Discourse 'New Counter-Terrorism' Options Materialist Terrorism Studies: Researching the Unresearchable? Constructivist Terrorism Research: The Role of Discourse and Predication The Tabloid Terrorist in Germany and the UK Metaphors, Predicates and Policy Implications Conclusion: The Tabloid Terrorist and Future Research Appendix References




