Media and the Dissemination of Fear: Pandemics, Wars and Political Intimidation

ABSTRACT

[...]all of the chapters are heavily documented with original data or in-depth secondary research, often from sources like newspapers and radio programs. [...]there are clear connections for the use of these contents with consequences for audiences, whether intended or unintended, of fear and political propaganda. [...]the chapter by Altheide is a reminder to readers of his argument from almost 50 years ago the media, by its very structure, grabs audience attention and helps to stoke and promote fear.