REPORTING TERRORISM: HOW THE TERRORISTS EXPLOIT TV AND ITS DYNAMICS

Terrorists are aware not only of the power of the electronic media like television but also of its soft spots in the commercial world where it must compete with rivals for viewer attention. The terrorist is also adept at exploiting this weakness for his benefit. The spectacle of terror is so imposing that round the clock TV cannot resist riveting the eye of the camera on the scene for long hours thereby making it possible for the terrorist message to reach across to the intended audience.......

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