Terrorism, Public Reactions and Public Opinions: New Perspectives
A special issue of Social Sciences (ISSN 2076-0760).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 July 2021) | Viewed by 4069
Special Issue Editors
Interests: terrorism; nudging crime
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
An act of terrorism is a performance with three roles: terrorist, target and audience. The central question of whether and how terrorism ‘works’ can only be addressed by understanding the reactions of its diverse audiences. Those reactions, presumed or real, drive political change or intransigence. Substantial research exists on the topic, but has yet to explore the full range and complexity of audience reactions to acts of terror. Furthermore, the discipline base of such research is somewhat restricted. In this Special Issue, we particularly seek papers that explore audience reactions to acts of terror in novel ways and from unusual discipline traditions. Such explorations may choose to segment audiences in ways which may fuel intra and international conflicts. Papers may explore different public reactions and opinions to different acts of terrorism, suggest explanations for them, and identify how this new knowledge might be used to inform public safety and security. Different data sources are encouraged to identify public reactions and opinions to acts of terrorism, including the use of social media.
Prof. Dr. Jason Roach
Prof. Dr. Ken Pease
Guest Editors
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