Assesses if the fear of terrorism play a role in changing the public opinion
Looks at more subtle psychological mechanisms explain changes in political views following the threat of terrorism

Elaborates on the effects of the perceived threat of terrorism on the public opinion across different contexts, i.e. Europe, North America and Australia

Assesses if the fear of terrorism plays a role in changing the public opinion Looks at more subtle psychological mechanisms to explain changes in political views following the threat of terrorism Elaborates on the effects of the perceived threat of terrorism on the public opinion across different contexts, i.e. Europe, North America and Australia

Autorentext

Matteo Vergani is a postdoctoral researcher at Deakin University. His research is on political violence, its causes, its impact on society, and the study of what might prevent it.

Inhalt

1. Introduction.- 2. The Effects of the Perceived Threat of Terrorism on Groups.- 3. Perceived Terrorism Threat and Ideology.- 4. Terrorism and the Media.- 5. Terrorism and Death.- 6. Terrorism as a Reminder of Mortality.- 7. Mortality Salience and Political Violence.- 8. Conclusion.