American Propaganda From the Spanish-American War to Iraq - War Stories

This book analyzes American war propaganda, beginning with the Spanish-American War and extending through the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Using Fisher's narrative paradigm, the author identifies and critically evaluates recurring war stories, determining whether or not they truly provided good reasons to go to war.

List of contents

Preface
1. Propaganda and Persuasion
2. Narratives of War
3. The Spanish-American War: A Splendid Little War
4. World War I: The War to End All Wars
5. World War II: The Survival War
6. Korea: The Never-Ending War
7. Vietnam: The Domino Theory Falls
8. The Persian Gulf War: Kicking the Vietnam Syndrome
9. The War on Terror: America's Forever War
10. Conclusion: Recurring War Stories
Bibliography
Index
About the Author

About the author

By Steven R. Brydon

Summary

This book analyzes American war propaganda, beginning with the Spanish-American War and extending through the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Using Fisher’s narrative paradigm, the author identifies and critically evaluates recurring war stories, determining whether or not they truly provided good reasons to go to war.

Product details

• Authors: Steven R. Brydon, Brydon Steven R.
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.09.2023
• EAN: 9781793626158
• ISBN: 978-1-79362-615-8
• No. of pages: 320
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > General, dictionaries; USA, Propaganda, Media Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, military history, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Communication Studies, HISTORY / Military / United States, Communication Studies, United States of America, USA, Political control and freedoms