Multiperspectival Normative Assessment: The Case of Mediated Reactions to Terrorism

Abstract This article provides a model for how communication phenomena can be normatively assessed using multiple normative perspectives simultaneously. We exemplify the procedure of multiperspectival assessment (MNA) mediated reactions to terrorism as our case in point. first identify challenges related speed and substance ways which relations solidarity are communicatively constructed reacting terrorism. link these four distinct theories that prioritize competing values public discourse (freedom, community values, empowerment marginalized or constructive debate). The resulting set expectations, help assess performance communication, eventually translated into recommendations professional non-professional communicators. In conclusion, we show MNA ground empirical scholarship firmer theoretical foundations while simultaneously demonstrating usefulness theory analyzing wide range issues.