The tabloid terrorist: the predicative construction of new terrorism in the media

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. INDICE: 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 Terroristand Future Research Appendix References

• ISBN: 978-0-230-57558-5
• Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 216
• Fecha Publicación: 14/04/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés