Freaking Out is an extraordinary literary contribution on the topic of terrorism. In it Woods crisscrosses back and forth between academic disciplines, changing lenses from psychology to sociology to political science and communications studies and back again to provide an incredibly insightful look at the effects of 9/11 and the U.S. response to it. The book is very well researched, ... Read moremeticulously documented, and fun to read.
James J. Nolan, associate professor of sociology, West Virginia University
James J. Nolan Freaking Out is very well written, very educational, and very carefully researched. It shows how public opinion in both the United States and other countries responded to the events of 9/11 and how the mass media, the speeches, and the actions of U.S. government officials influenced public opinion. Unlike many books written by academicians, Freaking Out encourages reading with its engaging writing style. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a good understanding of responses to this event.
Stan Kaplowitz, professor of sociology, Michigan State University
Stan Kaplowitz Freaking Out is an exceptional piece of sociological analysis coupled with journalistic insight into an important and on-going issue
one that has not only defined a new generation but continues to shape the lives of millions of people
both inside the United States and around the world. A must read for academics and the public alike.
Christopher Oliver, lecturer, Department of Sociology, University of Kentucky
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