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The Terrorist Argument - Studies of Modern Advocacy and Propaganda (Paperback)
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From chants and pamphlets to the Internet, terrorist propaganda can
be deadly effective Propaganda used by terrorists and armed groups
might not always be the most sophisticated or nuanced form of
rhetoric, but with the right mix of emotion and logic it can be
extremely effective in motivating supporters and frightening
opponents. This book examines how terrorist groups in recent
history have used propaganda, and how they had adapted to new
communications technologies while retaining useful techniques from
the past. Harmon traces how armed groups and terrorists around the
globe have honed their messages for maximum impact, both on the
communities they hope to persuade to support them and on the
official state organs they hope to overthrow. Sometimes both the
messages and the techniques are crude; others are highly refined,
carefully crafted appeals to intellect or emotion, embracing the
latest forms of communications technology. Whatever the ideas or
methodology, all are intended to use the power of ideas, along with
force, to project an image and to communicate-not merely
intimidate. The Terrorist Argument uses nine case studies of how
armed groups have used communications techniques with varying
degrees of success: radio, newspapers, song, television, books,
e-magazines, advertising, the Internet, and social media. It is
fascinating reading for anyone interested in civil conflict,
terrorism, communications theory and practice, or world affairs in
general.
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