Terrorism, the media, and the Northern Ireland conflict

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The media have an important role in controlling terrorism, which is an essential prelude to the return of peace in Northern Ireland. This also requires substantial religious, political and social changes. The media must avoid being manipulated by terrorist outfits. There is a need for careful reporting on terrorism. The media should realize that the government and other agencies are fighting against terrorism. They should help them in this fight without sacrificing the true facts.

Political aspects, Northern Ireland, Media coverage, Terrorism

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Opinion polls and the democratic process: 1945/1995(Presidential Address)(Andrew Kohut at the 50th annual American Association for Public Opinion Research convention)(Transcript)

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The American Association for Public Opinion Research celebrates its 50th anniversary in 1995, and its accomplishments have been many. The perceptions people, policymakers and the press have about public opinion polls vary greatly because of individual concerns. The public distrust polls because of their influence on politicians, while politicians believe their actions are not governed by public opinion polls. The press believes polls affect coverage of political campaigns.

Conferences, meetings and seminars, Public opinion polls, Legislators, Speeches, lectures and essays, Transcript, Kohut, Andrew, American Association for Public Opinion Research

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A feeding frenzy, or feeling friendsy? Events after the death of Diana, Princess of Wales

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Issues concerning mass reactions to extraordinary events such as the death of the Princess of Wales in the United Kingdom are discussed. Criticism of the involvement of the mass media in magnifying events and thus generating mass explosions of feelings is presented.

Research, Social psychology, Diana, Princess of Wales

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