Scholars emphasize that terrorism is not just about killing, as terrorists want to capture the attention of an audience. How these audiences respond to terrorist attacks largely determines the eventual impact of terrorism on societies. There has been a lack of attention devoted to studying these responses. De Roy van Zuijdewijn sheds light on responses to terrorism as a crucial phase in the life cycle of terrorism.
Combining insights from various academic disciplines, she will investigate the meaning-making process after the jihadist attacks in Brussels, Nice, Berlin, and Manchester. The study focuses on two core actor groups, authorities and citizens, and their use of frames, rituals, and symbols.
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