(Mis)Communication wars : terrorism, counterterrorism and the media

Archetti, C

Abstract

This chapter is part of a book dedicated to the memory of Professor Philip Taylor. It critically reviews existing assessments about the role of media and communication technologies in the current phenomenon of international terrorism. It demonstrates that most approaches are based on either flawed assumptions or outdated theories. It makes the point that an explicit engagement with communication theory and media studies supports not only a greater understanding of the phenomenon in an age of interconnectedness, but could also inform more effective counterterrorism practice.

Citation

Archetti, C. (2013). (Mis)Communication wars : terrorism, counterterrorism and the media. In D. Welch (Ed.), Propaganda, Power and Persuasion : From the First World War to Wikileaks (209-224). London: IB Tauris

• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2013
• Deposit Date: Sep 18, 2014
• Pages: 209-224
• Book Title: Propaganda, Power and Persuasion : From the First World War to Wikileaks
• ISBN: 9781780764580
• Related Public URLs: http://www.ibtauris.com/books/society%20%20social%20sciences/politics%20%20government/political%20control%20%20freedoms/propaganda/propaganda%20power%20and%20persuasion%20from%20world%20war%20i%20to%20wikileaks