We cannot truly understand - let alone counter - terrorism in the 21st century unless we also understand the processes of communication that underpin it. This book challenges what we know about terrorism, showing that current approaches are inadequate and outdated, and develops a new communication model to understand terrorism in the media age.
Understanding Terrorism in the Age of Global Media: A Communication Approach
List of Figures Acknowledgements Introduction: A Different Perspective on Terrorism The Problems with Terrorism Research Terrorism, Communication, and the Media A Communication Approach Explaining Radicalisation The Role of Narratives The Al Qaeda Narrative as a Brand The Way Forward Notes Bibliography Index