Language of terror: how neuroscience influences political speech in the united states
Auteur :
Kendall, Wesley / Siracusa, Joseph M. / Noguchi, Kevin
Éditeur :
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN :
9781442235823
Date de publication :
6 mars 2015
Dimensions :
23,6 x 16,1 x 1,9 cm
Poids :
390 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
The authors examine how the human brain reacts to expressions of political ideology regarding terrorism. By comparing a variety of case studies, they demonstrate how similar acts accompanied by starkly different political language can create cognitive dissonance in the minds of the electorate and influence policy choices.