Jonathan Matusitz: 2 books
Terrorism and Communication
A Critical Introduction
Language: English
Release Date: August 30, 2012
Based on the premise that terrorism is essentially a message, Terrorism and Communication: A Critical Introduction examines terrorism from a communication perspective—making it the first text to offer a complete picture of the role of communication in terrorist activity. Through the extensive examination...
Symbolism in Terrorism
Motivation, Communication, and Behavior
Language: English
Release Date: September 16, 2014
The symbolic value of targets is what differentiates terrorism from other forms of extreme violence. Terrorism is designed to inflict deep psychological wounds on an enemy rather than demolish its material ability to fight. The September 11, 2001 attacks, for example, demonstrated the power of symbolism....