HOT TOPIC: Sept. 11 Anniversary, War on Terror
HOT TOPIC: Sept. 11 Anniversary, War on Terror
The fifth anniversary of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, is quickly approaching. The following Kent State faculty members are available to comment on a variety of topics related to the upcoming anniversary of the attacks on the United States, and the aftermath nationally and internationally. If you need assistance on similar topics, or for press releases, university expert sources and event calendar, please visit Kent State's "For the Media" Web site at http://www.kent.edu/media or call 330-672-8595.
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SUMMARY
1. POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS AND SEPT. 11
2. WAR, PEACE AND CHILDREN
3. AMERICANS REACTIONS TO MEDIA COVERAGE OF THE WAR ON TERROR
4. THE ROOTS OF TERRORISM
5. AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY SINCE 9/11 AND THE BUSH DOCTRINE
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ITEMS
1. POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS FROM SEPT. 11 AND OTHER DISASTERS - In the wake of the 2001 terrorist attacks, it is increasingly clear that the mental health consequences of the disasters in New York and Washington, D.C., continue to reveal themselves. Statistics show about 10 percent of the U.S. population will be either directly or indirectly affected by disaster. Dr. Stevan Hobfoll, distinguished professor of psychology, can be reached at 216-402-3599 (cell), 330-672-2137 (office) or shobfoll@kent.edu to discuss ways to mitigate the mental health effects of disaster. Hobfoll has received more than $10 million in grants to research stress and health, including a recent grant to research the affects of ongoing terrorism. In addition, Hobfoll served as co-chair of the American Psychological Association Commission on Stress and War during Operation Desert Storm, helping plan for the prevention of prolonged distress among military personnel and their families.
2. WAR, PEACE AND CHILDREN – Every day children around the globe are exposed to acts of terrorism and war, whether first-hand or through media images. However, little is known about how children understand these events and many parents are unsure how to approach the subjects of war and terrorism with their children. Drs. Kathleen Walker and Maureen Blankemeyer, Kent State professors in human development and family studies, have studied the understanding of war and peace among children all over the world including a study to learn about children’s awareness of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and what has influenced that knowledge. For more information, Walker can be reached at 330-672-7312 or kwalker1@kent.edu; and Blankemeyer at 330-672-9397 or mblankem@kent.edu.
3. AMERICANS REACTION TO MEDIA COVERAGE OF THE WAR ON TERROR - How do Americans feel about media coverage on the War and Terrorism since Sept. 11, 2001? Has the Web and new technology changed the way media covers these events? Dr. Stanley Wearden, who is the director of communication studies and can be reached at 330-672-2659 or swearden@kent.edu, is available to speak about Web credibility, audience perceptions and uses of digital media, television news accuracy and mass media ethics.
4. THE ROOTS OF TERRORISM - Kent State’s Alvin Edgell teaches the university’s “Terrorism: Roots, Responses and Ramifications” course and can discuss several terrorism-related topics such as terrorism, Osama bin Laden, al-Qaeda and Afghanistan. A World War II veteran, Edgell has served as a research assistant in psychological warfare at George Washington University and has spent several years working in the Peace Corps and for CARE and Save the Children in countries such as Afghanistan, Turkey, Nigeria and Somalia. Edgell can be reached at 330-672-2060 or agedgell@kent.edu.
5. AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY SINCE 9/11 AND THE BUSH DOCTRINE - Dr. Steven Hook, associate professor of political science and author of the leading American foreign policy textbook, “American Foreign Policy since World War II,” can discuss issues of international relations, U.S. foreign policy and foreign aid, the evolution of the Bush Doctrine and national strategy of an offensive defense. Hook can be reached at 330-672-8949 or shook@kent.edu.
Media contacts:
Scott Rainone, 330-672-8595, srainone@kent.edu
Ron Kirksey, 330-672-8535, rkirksey@kent.edu
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SUMMARY
1. POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS AND SEPT. 11
2. WAR, PEACE AND CHILDREN
3. AMERICANS REACTIONS TO MEDIA COVERAGE OF THE WAR ON TERROR
4. THE ROOTS OF TERRORISM
5. AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY SINCE 9/11 AND THE BUSH DOCTRINE
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ITEMS
1. POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS FROM SEPT. 11 AND OTHER DISASTERS - In the wake of the 2001 terrorist attacks, it is increasingly clear that the mental health consequences of the disasters in New York and Washington, D.C., continue to reveal themselves. Statistics show about 10 percent of the U.S. population will be either directly or indirectly affected by disaster. Dr. Stevan Hobfoll, distinguished professor of psychology, can be reached at 216-402-3599 (cell), 330-672-2137 (office) or shobfoll@kent.edu to discuss ways to mitigate the mental health effects of disaster. Hobfoll has received more than $10 million in grants to research stress and health, including a recent grant to research the affects of ongoing terrorism. In addition, Hobfoll served as co-chair of the American Psychological Association Commission on Stress and War during Operation Desert Storm, helping plan for the prevention of prolonged distress among military personnel and their families.
2. WAR, PEACE AND CHILDREN – Every day children around the globe are exposed to acts of terrorism and war, whether first-hand or through media images. However, little is known about how children understand these events and many parents are unsure how to approach the subjects of war and terrorism with their children. Drs. Kathleen Walker and Maureen Blankemeyer, Kent State professors in human development and family studies, have studied the understanding of war and peace among children all over the world including a study to learn about children’s awareness of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and what has influenced that knowledge. For more information, Walker can be reached at 330-672-7312 or kwalker1@kent.edu; and Blankemeyer at 330-672-9397 or mblankem@kent.edu.
3. AMERICANS REACTION TO MEDIA COVERAGE OF THE WAR ON TERROR - How do Americans feel about media coverage on the War and Terrorism since Sept. 11, 2001? Has the Web and new technology changed the way media covers these events? Dr. Stanley Wearden, who is the director of communication studies and can be reached at 330-672-2659 or swearden@kent.edu, is available to speak about Web credibility, audience perceptions and uses of digital media, television news accuracy and mass media ethics.
4. THE ROOTS OF TERRORISM - Kent State’s Alvin Edgell teaches the university’s “Terrorism: Roots, Responses and Ramifications” course and can discuss several terrorism-related topics such as terrorism, Osama bin Laden, al-Qaeda and Afghanistan. A World War II veteran, Edgell has served as a research assistant in psychological warfare at George Washington University and has spent several years working in the Peace Corps and for CARE and Save the Children in countries such as Afghanistan, Turkey, Nigeria and Somalia. Edgell can be reached at 330-672-2060 or agedgell@kent.edu.
5. AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY SINCE 9/11 AND THE BUSH DOCTRINE - Dr. Steven Hook, associate professor of political science and author of the leading American foreign policy textbook, “American Foreign Policy since World War II,” can discuss issues of international relations, U.S. foreign policy and foreign aid, the evolution of the Bush Doctrine and national strategy of an offensive defense. Hook can be reached at 330-672-8949 or shook@kent.edu.
Media contacts:
Scott Rainone, 330-672-8595, srainone@kent.edu
Ron Kirksey, 330-672-8535, rkirksey@kent.edu