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A study of audience response to the media discourse about the 'other ' : the fear of terrorism between Australian Muslims and the broader community /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Aly, Anne, 1967-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lewiston, N.Y. : Edwin Mellen Press, [2010]
Subjects:
Terrorism and mass media > Australia.
Mass media and public opinion > Australia.
Mass media > Australia > Audiences > Attitudes.
Terrorism > Australia > Psychological aspects.
Mass media and minorities > Australia.
Muslims > Australia > Public opinion.
Public opinion > Australia.
Mass media and culture > Australia.
Mass media > Influence.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Research framework and methodology
  • The discourse on terrorism in the Australian popular media
  • The fear of terrorism
  • Focus group findings
  • Individual focussed interviews
  • The fear of terrorism among Australian communities
  • Conclusion.