Terrorism And The Politics Of Fear
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. From a social interactionist perspective, Altheide presents his thesis that fear-as-entertainment informs the production of popular culture and news, generates profits, enables...
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Terrorism and the Politics of Fear shows how the mass media and propaganda about fear of crime and terrorism contribute to social policies that promote social control and threaten civil liberties. This excellent treatment of a timely subject will be indispensable to teachers and students of sociology, media, politics, and criminology studies.
1Introduction12The social reality of fear153The mass media as a social institution474Crime and terrorism735Consuming terrorism876Terrorism and the politics of fear1137The control narrative of the Internet1338The propaganda project and the Iraq War1579Constructing Pat Tillman18510Conclusion : beyond the politics of fear207
