The Terrorism SpectacleHow terrorism is portrayed by the news media, and thus perceived by the public, is directly linked to government's foreign policy goals. Steven Livingston demonstrates the complex interactions among the press, the public, and political actors in illuminating a policymaking process that relies on image management as one strategy in achieving policy objectives–not just in combating terrorism but also in handling other foreign policy problems. |
Contents
The Case of Iraq | |
The NonTerrorism of American | |
Political Violence and the Official Designation of Terrorism | |
Managing the News and Setting the Agenda | |
Press Treatment of Alleged U S Ties to Salvadoran State Terrorism | |
Foreign Policy Objectives | |
Domestic Policy Objectives | |
Considering Alternatives | |
References | |
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