Communicating Terrorism

Joseph Tuman, Professor of Political and Legal Communications, San Francisco State University; Political Analyst; Author

Nominated for an Emmy for his political analysis, Tuman brings his celebrated explanatory power to The Club to share his knowledge of terrorism with an emphasis on the Middle East. He has taught and conducted research for more than 20 years, published several articles and books, and has been an expert on radio and network TV, including CNN, BBC and ABC.

This program was recorded in front of a live audience at the Commonwealth Club of California on April 30, 2010.

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