Framing Terrorism: The News Media, the Government and the Public

Terrorism now dominates the headlines from New York to London, Riyadh, and Jakarta. With its provocative examination of the major players currently shaping news about terrorism, Framing Terrorism argues that this process matters by shaping how we understand the act. The events and aftermath of 9/11 are compared to other incidents of terrorist violence, including those in Israel-Palestine, Africa, and Northern Ireland. In making these comparisons, Framing Terrorism focuses on how governments, security forces, and dissident groups manage and manipulate the media; the ways in which journalists construct the news, both in the United States and elsewhere; and how citizens respond to coverage, including 'rally-round-the-flag' effects on system support, understanding of terrorist events, and reaction to issues of civil liberties. Drawing on systematic events data, content analysis, and public opinion research, Framing Terrorism concludes that what 9/11 changed was American perceptions of terrorism, more than its actual threat. Raising controversial and timely issues, Framing Terrorism provides a comparison of the patterns and consequences of mass media coverage of terrorism around the world.


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