Televising "Terrorism": Political Violence in Popular Culture

by Philip Schlesinger, Graham Murdock, Philip Ross Courtney Elliott

Looks at how terrorism is portrayed in the British media, both news and fictional television programs, and discusses whether this coverage supports the government or gives undue influence to terrorist organizations

181 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1983

About the author

Philip Schlesinger was Head of Sociology at Thames Polytechnic. He is the author of Putting 'Reality' Together and co-author of Televising Terrorism. He was administrative editor of Media, Culture and Society.