Description
Book SynopsisThis edited collection expands the applicability of peace journalism research beyond war to present readers with new and unique perspectives on terrorism and radicalization. Flora Khoo curates an expansive range of global case studies on diverse instances of terrorism, extremism and radicalization. Chapters examine news portrayal of war and peace in national and international conflicts, TV and film portrayal of war and peace in the entertainment world, as well as global terrorism, domestic extremism and radical movements. Essays are drawn from global range of locations including Kenya, London, Paris and Orlando, and a variety of organizations including ISIS, Al-Shabaab, Antifa and Army of God to deepen our understanding of peace and war journalism and related issues in new and diverse ways.
Examining Terrorism, Extremism and Radicalization Through a Peace Communication Perspective is a scholarly foundation for those of us who want to enjoy learning about the breadth and
Trade Review
“Examining Terrorism, Extremism and Radicalization Through a Peace Communication Perspective is a scholarly foundation for those of us who want to enjoy learning about the breadth and depth of peace journalism. This book will arouse interest and generate a complex view of timely case studies spanning four different continents. Readers will enjoy a fresh perspective of peace journalism and its implications and applications in the world today.” —Shahira S. Fahmy, Professor of Communication, The American University in Cairo; Associate Editor, Journal of Communication; Author, Media, Terrorism & Society: Perspectives and Trends in the Digital Age
Table of Contents
Jonathan Matusitz: Foreword – Flora Khoo: Introduction – Priscilla Burr: The Portrayal of Peace and War Journalism in the Kenya Westgate Attack – Stephen D. Perry/Valerie Gouse/Mariely Valentin-Llopis/Beryl Nyamwange: An Updated Investigation of the Conceptualization of Peace and War in Studies of Media Coverage of Conflicts from Terrorism to War – Flora Khoo/Stephen D. Perry/Adrienne Garvey/Carmen Navarro: War or Peace: Framing the Paris and Orlando Terror Attacks Through Photography – Myrna Roberts/Cristi Eschler-Freudenrich/Chris Connelly/Stephen D. Perry: Framing Peace Journalism: The Man in the High Castle – Carmen Navarro/William J. Brown: Jihadist Recruitment Through Popular Media: Analysis of the Television Series Black Crows – William J. Brown/Flora Khoo: Advancing Global Justice and Peace Advocacy: Lessons Learned from the Kony 2012 Campaign – Robbyn Taylor: ISIS Virus and Westminster Attack: Contagion and Inoculation Theories – Flora Khoo/William J. Brown/Muhammad E. Rasul: Terrorism and Pandemic Narratives in Pro-ISIS Propaganda Magazine—Voice of Hind – Ray Evangelista: Eric Rudolph and Cultural Identity in Anti-abortion Violence – Scott D. Whippo: Mediated Violence: How Antifa Uses Violence to Silence Their Opponents and Frame the Narrative – Notes on Contributors – Index.
