Fearmongering is a critical examination of fear’s manipulation in political science. It exposes how fear influences public opinion and policy, shedding light on its intricate techniques and significant consequences. This book enhances your understanding of political discourse and sharpens your analytical skills, providing a deep dive into fear’s strategic use in shaping society.
Chapters Overviews:
1: Fearmongering – Introduction to fear as a political tool, shaping public behavior.
2: State Terrorism – How governments use fear to suppress dissent.
3: Terrorism – The role of terrorism in manipulating public opinion.
4: Counterterrorism – Strategies to combat fear generated by terrorism.
5: Culture of Fear – How fear permeates daily life and political systems.
6: Strategy of Tension – Using fear to destabilize societies for political gain.
7: Tactics of Terrorism – Examining terrorist tactics to instill fear.
8: Terrorism and Social Media – Social media’s role in spreading fear and propaganda.
9: Disinformation (book) – How disinformation amplifies fearmongering.
10: Misogynist Terrorism – Fear as a weapon in gender-based terrorism.
11: Abuse – Various forms of abuse contributing to fear and control.
12: Cultivation Theory – Media’s role in shaping fear-driven perceptions.
13: Ethnic Violence – Fear’s role in inciting ethnic conflict.
14: Lone Wolf Attack – Unique fears generated by individual terrorist attacks.
15: Mediatization (media) – Media's amplification of fear in politics.
16: Fujimorism – Fear’s use in governance, illustrated by Peru’s Fujimori regime.
17: 2011 Hotan Attack – Examining a specific terror event’s impact on fear.
18: Insurrectionary Anarchism – How radical ideologies use fear to challenge power.
19: Dead Cat Strategy – Using fear as a distraction in political strategy.
20: Disinformation Attack – Fear and disinformation’s exploitation for political gain.
21: Terruqueo – Labeling opponents as terrorists to instill fear.
By reading Fearmongering, you’ll gain crucial insights into how fear shapes politics, making it essential for anyone interested in political science.
