A US view of terrorism

Kondrasuk, Jack N.

doi:10.1108/09653560510634070

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“…The importance of context, culture and history can been seen by contrasting the experience of 9/11 in New York with two bombings in Buenos Aires; Israel's embassy in 1992 and the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) in 1994. 9/11 permanently changed the way that Americans see terrorist issues and threats (Kondrasuk, 2005). The USA, goaded and wounded, looked outside for the threat, and launched wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.…”

Section: Whatt 41mentioning

confidence: 99%

Tourism and terrorism: conflicts and commonalities

Korstanje

Clayton

2012

WW Hospitality Tourism Themes

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Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to explore why tourists continue to visit troubled and often violent nations, even when there is perceived risk. Tourism and terrorism reflect very different philosophies, but there are also some disturbing commonalities. Both need modern technology to be effective, both rely heavily on media management and both require the manipulation of perceptions and attitudes. Design/methodology/approach -The paper uses historical evidence to examine the rise and fall in world travel and tourism demand related to acts of terrorism. Findings -The paper observes that the Caribbean experienced a 13.5 percent decline in US visitors after the 9/11 terrorist attack in the USA and this led to the temporary loss of an estimated 365,000 jobs. Practical implications -The paper considers the fact that Jamaica suffers the equivalent of one 9/11 incident each week in terms of the percentage of the population killed by organized crime and gangs. It concludes that crime does not have the same effect as terrorism in terms of deterring tourists and that tourists demonstrate a willingness to visit countries where security risks are significantly higher than in their home country. Originality/value -The paper compares and contrasts the experience of 9/11 in New York with two bombings in Buenos Aires, and shows the remarkable extent to which even the experience of something as shocking as a terrorist attack is mediated through cultural values.

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Tourism and terrorism: conflicts and commonalities

Korstanje

Clayton

2012

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“…Terrorism is a form of political communication where violence is used to gain attention (Kondrasuk, 2005). By dramatizing events terrorists satisfy news values of newsworthiness, in turn, attract journalists searching for news stories to tell their audiences.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…He praised Fazul as a brave and courageous who only targeted America and Israel or even Kenya. Despite Pelton (2003 cited in Kondrasuk, 2005) agrees that 21% of the world's terrorism are directed at the USA, the media should not play the tune of terrorists by reinforcing the hatred of their enemies. Also, the media enhance the activities of terrorism group by praising their leaders and Mohammed Ali's and Dennis' Okari's description of Rogo attests to this fact: "aliyekopewa sana Aboud Rogo kutokana na msimamo yake didi ya serikali na wanajeshi ya Kenya nchini Somalia" (one who was feared so much Aboud Rogo for his stand over government and KDF's intervention of Somalia).…”

Section: Following 7 July 2005 London Bombing and Latermentioning

confidence: 99%

Reporting terrorism among Kenyan media: Should journalists be cautious?

Kisang¹

2014

J. Media Commun. Stud.

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The study examined how journalists report terrorism and why they should be cautious in their reports in Kenya. The actions in which the media can take in covering terror attacks were also discussed and literature from selected books, journals, magazine, the internet and the press were used. We predicted that terrorism drive in the media by staging dramatic events which tend to attract large audience and in turn the media as well benefits. The media gives minor coverage to counterterrorism measures. In addition, journalists never detach themselves from reporting terrorism for they praise people known or suspected to be Al shabaab members. Moreover, the main terrorist targets are the USA, France and Israel, and those perceived to support war on terrorism including Kenya. Although current and future research has to review terrorist acts, it appears that terrorists are changing shape. The media should deny terrorists an opportunity to access publicity.

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“…Terrorists' target selection is determined by a number of factors, but central among them is the terrorists' particular ideology (Drake, 1998). In general, terrorists seek highly symbolic, soft, and high payoff targets (Kondrasuk, 2005).…”

Section: Nature Of Terrorismmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…prevention of workplace violence in the first place). Obviously, in terms of terrorism this is not possible, especially for a single organization (Kondrasuk, 2005). The second way is to apply some leverage on the emergence of fear; lowering the influence a stressor can cause (Barling, 1996).…”

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The effects of terrorism on work attitudes and behaviors: a literature review and a proposed model

Malik

Abdullah

Uli

2014

Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research

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Purpose – The paper examines terrorism in its relationship to the workplace. The purpose of this paper is to review research findings and propose a model of the effects of terrorism on work-related outcomes. Design/methodology/approach – A literature review was undertaken mainly using academic sources. Findings – Potential or actual terrorist attacks create a significant fear level for the individual, causing negative work attitudes. In turn, negative attitudes lead to undesirable work behaviors. Research limitations/implications – Relatively little research has been conducted to determine how organizations may be affected by terrorism via the reciprocal relationship between employee and organizational well-being. Originality/value – This paper explores important yet still under-researched areas of management and organizational interventions to mitigate the deleterious effects of workplace terrorism.

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A US view of terrorism

Cited by 11 publications

References 3 publications

Tourism and terrorism: conflicts and commonalities

Tourism and terrorism: conflicts and commonalities

Reporting terrorism among Kenyan media: Should journalists be cautious?

The effects of terrorism on work attitudes and behaviors: a literature review and a proposed model

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