September 11: A societal reaction perspective |
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| Authors: | Deborah Wilkins Newman |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Criminal Justice Administration, Middle Tennessee State University, USA |
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| Abstract: | This article illustratesthe application of the labeling or societalreaction theory regarding the events ofSeptember 11, 2001. It explains thevarious types of labels that societyassigned to ``September 11' and how societalreactions led to governmental and lawenforcement changes. Pertinent opinionpolls were analyzed to indicate the powerof labeling which, in turn, was used todemonstrate how the USA PATRIOT Act waspassed during heightened societalreaction. |
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