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Selling Fear: Counterterrorism, The Media, And Public Opinion (Chicago Studies In American Politics)
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While Weve Long Known That The Strategies Of Terrorism Rely Heavily On Media Coverage Of Attacks, Selling Fear Is The First Detailed Look At The Role Played By Media In Counterterrorismand The Ways That, In The Wake Of 9/11, The Bush Administration Manipulated Coverage To Maintain A Climate Of Fear.Drawing On Indepth Analysis Of Counterterrorism In The Years After 9/11Including The Issuance Of Terror Alerts And The Decision To Invade Iraqthe Authors Present A Compelling Case That The Bush Administration Hyped Fear, While Obscuring Civil Liberties Abuses And Concrete Issues Of Preparedness. The Media, Meanwhile, Largely Abdicated Its Watchdog Role, Choosing To Amplify The Administrations Message While Downplaying Issues That Might Have Called The Administrations Statements And Strategies Into Question. The Book Extends Through Hurricane Katrina, And The More Skeptical Coverage That Followed, Then The First Year Of The Obama Administration, When An Increasingly Partisan Political Environment Presented The Media, And The Public, With New Problems Of Reporting And Interpretation.Selling Fear Is A Hardhitting Analysis Of The Intertwined Failures Of Government And Mediaand Their Costs To Our Nation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Selling Fear'? A: The book 'Selling Fear' primarily focuses on the role of media in counterterrorism, particularly how the Bush administration manipulated media coverage after 9/11 to maintain a climate of fear.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Selling Fear'? A: The author of 'Selling Fear' is Brigitte L. Nacos.
- Q: When was 'Selling Fear' published? A: 'Selling Fear' was published on June 1, 2011.
- Q: What is the format of 'Selling Fear'? A: 'Selling Fear' is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Selling Fear'? A: 'Selling Fear' contains a total of 264 pages.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in 'Selling Fear'? A: Key themes in 'Selling Fear' include the manipulation of media by the government, the impact of fear on public opinion, and the failures of both government and media in addressing civil liberties.
- Q: Is 'Selling Fear' suitable for academic study? A: 'Selling Fear' is suitable for academic study, particularly for students and scholars interested in American politics, media studies, and counterterrorism.
- Q: Does 'Selling Fear' provide historical context? A: Yes, 'Selling Fear' provides historical context by analyzing counterterrorism strategies after 9/11, including events like the invasion of Iraq and Hurricane Katrina.
- Q: What edition of 'Selling Fear' is available? A: 'Selling Fear' is available in an illustrated edition.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from 'Selling Fear'? A: 'Selling Fear' would benefit readers interested in understanding the interplay between media, politics, and public perception, especially in the context of terrorism.