Western Europe has been confronted with several terrorist attacks over the past years. Durin g this lecture, Dr. Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn will present her ne w book on what happens right of bang”: after such attacks have take n place.
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 Zuijdewi jn sheds light on responses to terrorism as a crucial phase in the li fe cycle of terrorism.
Combining insights from various academic disciplines, she will investigate the meaning-making process after t he jihadist attacks in Brussels, Nice, Berlin, and Manchester. The st udy focuses on two core actor groups, authorities and citizens, and t heir use of frames, rituals, and symbols.
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DESCRIPTION: Scholars emphasize that terrorism is not just about killi ng, as terrorists want to capture the attention of an audience. How t hese audiences respond to terrorist attacks largely determines the ev entual impact of terrorism on societies. There has been a lack of att ention devoted to studying these responses. De Roy van Zuijdewijn she ds light on responses to terrorism as a crucial phase in the life cyc le 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. For more information, go to the website. Register to receive the lo cation and/or Zoom link. Western Europe has been confronted wit h several terrorist attacks over the past years. During this lecture, Dr. Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn will present her new book on what happens right of bang”: after such attacks have taken place. END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR