Political scientists have made broad use of data that are drawn from media sources. These
data tend to be of two kinds: measures of the volume of media attention to an issue, or …

Terrorist attacks often dominate news coverage as reporters seek to provide the public with
information. Yet, not all incidents receive equal attention. Why do some terrorist attacks …

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The impact of terrorism on the travel and tourism industry can be enormous. It can lead to
unemployment, homelessness, deflation, and many other social and economic ills. The …

Concepts of terrorism, political turmoil, and war appear unrelated to tourism. Closer
examination of their points of convergence and impacts on tourism reveals otherwise. This …

While tourists are free to avoid destinations associated with risk, the consequences of
disastrous events on tourist destinations are inescapable and can be profound. Terrorism …

With all new and expanded chapters, the third edition provides an in-depth look at how
terrorists exploit mass media to get attention, spread fear and anxiety among the targets of …

Grounded in theoretical principle, Media Effects and Society help students make the
connection between mass media and the impact it has on society as a whole. The text also …

The new era of warfare is characterized by the increased visibility of war. The changing
strategic, social and cultural environment has forced governments and armies to modify their …

Terrorism and threats to national security are documented to have impacts on tourism
demand. This paper focuses on the short-run impacts of the September 11 attacks in New …