Books by Brigitte Nacos

After September 11, many in the American public and media zeroed in on Muslims in America and the world, linking intentionally or not Muslims at large with terrorism. This book explores this focus and its implications. It serves students and scholars in the fields of Middle East studies, media studies, and international communication.

With 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 this sort of violence and threaten further attacks. This volume will help readers to understand the centrality of media considerations in both terrorism and counterterrorism.