Overblown: How Politicians and the Terrorism Industry Inflate National Security Threats, and Why We Believe Them
by John Mueller
John Mueller’s Overblown examines how politicians and the terrorism industry inflate national security threats, while exploring why those claims gain public credibility. With a critical focus on terrorism, fear, and political influence, the book considers how perceptions of danger shape public understanding and national security debates.
About This Book
Overblown explores the relationship between political messaging, the terrorism industry, and perceptions of national security threats.
John Mueller examines how threats may be inflated and considers why people believe heightened claims about terrorism and danger.
The book focuses on the influence of fear and interpretation in public discussions of national security.
It offers a critical perspective on terrorism, politics, and the forces that shape beliefs about risk.
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