Language of terror : how neuroscience influences political speech in the United States

Language of terror : how neuroscience influences political speech in the United States / Wesley Kendall, Joseph M. Siracusa, and Kevin Noguchi.

<Span style=""tab-stops:left 202.5pt;""> In this book, the authors examine how the human brain reacts to expressions of political ideology regarding terrorism. By comparing a variety of case studies, they demonstrate how similar acts accompanied by starkly different politic...

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Main Authors: Kendall, Wesley, 1972- (Author), Siracusa, Joseph M. (Author), Noguchi, Kevin, 1969- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2015]
Subjects:
2001-2009
Communication in politics > United States.
Communication in politics > Psychological aspects.
War on Terrorism, 2001-2009 > Language.
Language and languages > Political aspects.
Terrorism > Psychological aspects.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Essays.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Government > General.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Government > National.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Reference.
Communication in politics
Language and languages
Language and languages > Political aspects
Terrorism > Psychological aspects
United States
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Summary:<Span style=""tab-stops:left 202.5pt;""> In this book, the authors examine how the human brain reacts to expressions of political ideology regarding terrorism. By comparing a variety of case studies, they demonstrate how similar acts accompanied by starkly different political language can create cognitive dissonance in the minds of the electorate and influence policy choices. <br /> <br />
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 155 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781442235830
1442235837
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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