{"product_id":"9781412973243","title":"Communicating Terror: The Rhetorical Dimensions of Terrorism","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe only book to examine terrorism as a rhetorical act \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"This is an excellent text in furthering our understanding of the web of language and how it creates our mediated realities – which reflect our culture, politics, religion, economics, etc. Students really like the case studies and how it complements the theory and practice of rhetoric. I think this book has applications for almost any course in communication. \"\u003cbr\u003e—J. Gregory Payne, Emerson College \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConcise, succinct, and provocative, Communicating Terror, Second Edition explores multiple rhetorical dimensions of terrorism, connects terrorism to communication theories, and helps readers understand how this violence creates a public discourse for multiple target audiences. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Joseph S. Tuman uses fascinating case studies and examples as he explores both dissent terrorism and state terror and looks at terrorism from a communicative perspective. Presenting terrorism as a process of communication between terrorists and multiple audiences, this book examines a range of rhetorical components, including definitions and labels, symbolism in terrorism, the relationship between terror and the media, and public oratory about terrorism—by both victims of terrorism and terrorists themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew to the Second Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes three new chapters on public address and speeches concerning terrorism, symbols and targets of terror, and terrorism, rhetorical theory, and mass media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers new examples, case studies, speeches, and topic coverage, including expanded coverage of the Internet and the \"War on Terror;\" new material on Iran, Cambodia, Rwanda, Hamas and Hezbollah, and dirty bombs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides expanded treatment of rhetoric and theory with a focus on ideological criticism, neo-classical criticism, dramatism, and media-centered terrorism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamines diverse acts of terrorism—not just 9\/11 or the recent events in the Middle East—to show the history and various usages of these acts as a medium for communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes real case studies of terrorists and terror acts that make applying rhetorical theory practical and accessible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntended Audience\u003cbr\u003eCommunicating Terror, Second Edition is ideal for use in a wide range of courses, including Media \u0026amp; Politics, Terrorism, Media \u0026amp; Society, Rhetorical Theory\/Analysis\/Criticism, Defense and National Security, and Political Communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47043967353072,"sku":"9781412973243","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781412973243_p0.jpg?v=1763774740","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781412973243","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}