Terrorism and the politics of fear / David L. Altheide
In this powerful new book, sociologist David L. Altheide demonstrates how the mass media constructs a politics of fear in America. He argues that politicians and decision-makers bear much of the blame for the promotion of fear among citizens, resulting in the loss of civil liberties in return for gr...
| Main Author: | Altheide, David L. |
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| Format: | eBook |
| Publication: |
Oxford : Altamira Press, 2006 |
| Physical Description: | 1 recurso en línea |
| Clasificación CDU: |
323.28 316.77 (73) |
| Tipo de contenido: |
Texto (visual) |
| Tipo de medio: |
electrónico |
| Tipo de soporte: |
recurso en línea |
| Summary: |
In this powerful new book, sociologist David L. Altheide demonstrates how the mass media constructs a politics of fear in America. He argues that politicians and decision-makers bear much of the blame for the promotion of fear among citizens, resulting in the loss of civil liberties in return for greater protection. |
| Collection: |
Colección de libros electrónicos de ULoyola
Libros electrónicos en Ebscohost |
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| ISBN: |
9780759109186 9780759109193 |
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