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Communication Perspectives of Terrorism and Conflict Resolution

Omojola, Oladokun

Communication Perspectives of Terrorism and Conflict Resolution

This book, edited by Dr. Oladokun Omojola, articulates some communication perspectives of terrorism and conflict resolution, their theoretical underpinnig and relevance. Chapters 1 and 2 emphasize the power of effective communication in resolving conflicts at indvidual and organizational levels. One finding of Chapter 3 helps to explain the relationship between mobile phones, conflict and peace-building. Chapter 4 focuses on conflict situations in Nigeria's most notorious flashpoint - Jos - and identifies politics as a reason for the conflicts. Chapter 5 extends the discussion beyond Nigeria and embarks on the comparative analysis of the communication strategies involved. Chapter 6 calls for caution as media could become carriers of inaccuracies, which fuel terrorism. Chapter 7 advocates a reorientation in media coverage of terrorism while Chapter 8 unveils the economic effect of terrorism which media contents abet. Chapters 9 and 10 respectively discuss the culture of terrorism via the Internet and the promise of public relations as a resolution gizmo.The ten readings agree on one thing: The world will be suffused with peace when communication is accorded its rightful place.

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ISBN 9783847315957
Sprache eng
Cover Kartonierter Einband (Kt)
Verlag LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Jahr 20111212

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