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A State of Fear

How the UK government weaponised fear during the Covid-19 pandemic

Book • 2021

Laura Dodsworth

In "A State of Fear," Laura Dodsworth examines the UK government's use of fear during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The book meticulously analyzes the government's communication strategies and their impact on public behavior.

Dodsworth critiques the ethical implications of these tactics, highlighting the erosion of individual liberties and the manipulation of public perception.

The narrative explores the psychological effects of fear-mongering and the long-term consequences of the pandemic response.

The book serves as a critical analysis of government power and its potential for abuse during times of crisis.

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Konstantin Kisin

Connor Tomlinson

Laura Dodsworth

Mentioned in 4 episodes

Mentioned by

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as part of his summer reading list, noting its pacing and controversial stance on climate change.

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when discussing the political science of global warming and the use of fear to achieve political goals.

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who says he is currently listening to the audiobook.

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as the author and subject of the podcast episode.

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Connor Tomlinson

in relation to the government's use of scare tactics during lockdown.

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Roger McFillin

as a Sunday Times bestseller about fear leveraged during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Laura Dodsworth

as a response to the existential shock of COVID-19 lockdowns.

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Konstantin Kisin

and

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as a book discussing the UK government's use of fear during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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as a book about the climate change industrial complex manipulating information.

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Callum McFall

as the author and subject of the podcast episode.

Joshua Barker, "State of Fear: Policing a Postcolonial City" (Duke UP, 2024)

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