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1 online resource (220 pages) |
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New directions in international studies |
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New directions in international studies.
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Rumor theory: narrative systems and hegemonic struggles in contested populations -- Rumor transmediation: critical mash-ups and a Singapore prison break -- Rumor mosaics: counterinsurgency operations in Iraq's triangle of death -- Whisper campaigns: state-sponsored rumors and the post-mortem (de)construction of an Indonesian terrorist -- Coercion and consent: narrative countermeasures in the battle for "hearts and minds." |
| Summary |
Narrative Landmines explores how rumors fit into and extend narrative systems and ideologies, particularly in the context of terrorism, counter-terrorism, and extremist insurgencies. Beyond face-to-face communication, this book also addresses the role of new and social media in the creation and spread of rumors. Its concern is to foster a more sophisticated understanding of how oral and digital cultures work alongside economic, diplomatic, and cultural factors that influence the struggles between states and non-state actors in the proverbial battle of hearts and minds. By providing fresh dat |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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English |
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Print version record |
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digitized 2011 HathiTrust Digital Library committed to preserve pda MiAaHDL |
| Subject |
Mass media -- Influence.
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Terrorism and mass media.
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Terrorism -- Religious aspects -- Islam.
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Islamic fundamentalism.
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Rumor -- Social aspects
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Rumor -- Political aspects
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Rumor in mass media.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Freedom & Security -- Terrorism.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Media Studies.
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Islamic fundamentalism
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Mass media -- Influence
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Rumor in mass media
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Terrorism and mass media
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Terrorism -- Religious aspects -- Islam
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Cheong, Pauline Hope
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Lundry, Chris
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Ruston, Scott W
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| ISBN |
9780813553221 |
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0813553229 |
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1283550865 |
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9781283550864 |
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9786613863317 |
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6613863319 |
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