ABSTRACT
The consequences of the presentation of world news as it is made are that images of violence are disseminated constantly and indiscriminately. One aspect of violence, namely terrorism provides a vivid example of the negative effects of this phenomenon. Violence is seen to be a necessary part of survival from the level of the local neighbourhood to the world arena. The abuse of women and children and the scale of violence against them both in the home and in the street cannot be entirely explained by undertaking a general review of violence in society. Political extremists say – whether on the left or right – that there should be no control of the media, but in reality, and from experience in other countries, it is clear that they would not hesitate to use such powers against their opponents if they were in government. The chapter also presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in this book.
