Politics, Media and Campaign Language - Australias Identity Anxiety

'Politics, Media and Campaign Language' is an original, groundbreaking analysis of the story of Australian identity told through Australian election campaign language. Introducing the concept of identity security, the book argues that the story of Australian identity is characterised by recurring cycles of anxiety and reassurance, which betray a deep underlying feeling of insecurity.

List of contents

Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction; 2. Storytelling; 3. Belonging; 4. Values; 5. Community; 6. Security; 7. Vision; 8. Hearts and Minds; Appendices; References; Index.

About the author

Stephanie Brookes is lecturer in journalism studies, School of Media, Film and Journalism, Monash University, Australia. She researches at the intersection of media and politics, focusing on questions of identity and belonging in news media and political discourse. Brookes has previously published her research in book chapters and journal articles. 'Politics, Media and Campaign Language' is her first book.

Product details

• Authors: Stephanie Brookes
• Publisher: Anthem Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.04.2017
• EAN: 9781783085019
• ISBN: 978-1-78308-501-9
• No. of pages: 228
• Series: Anthem Studies in Australian P; Anthem Studies in Australian Politics, Economics and Society
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education