Media and the dissemination of fear: pandemics, wars and political intimidation

Nelson Ribeiro; Christian Schwarzenegger

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-84989-4

Media and the dissemination of fear: pandemics, wars and political intimidation

Nelson Ribeiro (Editor), Christian Schwarzenegger (Editor)

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Abstract

Discusses the role of different media in the creation and dissemination of fear. Examines the mechanisms of persuasion that trigger willingness to accept extreme measures or actions during crises. Argues that fear is recurrently used by political and social actors to increase their own power in different societies.

Original language	English
Publisher	Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages	305
Edition	1
ISBN (Electronic)	9783030849894
ISBN (Print)	9783030849887, 9783030849917
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-84989-4
Publication status	Published - Dec 2021

Keywords

Truth
Fear
Hate
Propaganda
Media and war

UN SDGs

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Media and the dissemination of fear: pandemics, wars and political intimidation

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