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

This book explores the relationship between media and fear across different geographical and cultural contexts, offering a diachronical and inter-/transmedia approach. It examines the role of media in pandemics, wars, and other crises, as well as in political intimidation, and highlights the historical persistence of this relationship. The book brings together chapters from various authors, focusing on the West, the Middle East, the Arab World, and China, and takes a long-term perspective, covering cases from over a century of transforming media environments.

Format: Hardback
Length: 305 pages
Publication date: 04 December 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate relationship between media and fear across diverse geographical and cultural contexts. By adopting a diachronical and inter-/transmedia approach, it provides a profound exploration of the media's role in shaping pandemics, wars, and other crises, as well as its impact on political intimidation. The book is a rich tapestry of chapters authored by a diverse group of experts, each shedding light on the unique dynamics between media and fear in the West, the Middle East, the Arab World, and China. Beyond its geographical and cultural diversity, this volume also takes a long-term perspective, drawing upon cases from transformative media environments spanning over a century. Through its comprehensive analysis, the book establishes a robust and enduring connection between media and fear, revealing how this relationship manifests in ever-evolving forms with the emergence of new media, yet always adhering to similar underlying logics. This insightful work offers valuable insights into the complex interplay between media and society, shedding light on the ways in which fear is generated, manipulated, and disseminated in the modern world.

Weight: 577g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030849887
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022