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.

About the author

Steven R. Brydon is professor emeritus at California State University, Chico.

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
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 01.09.2023
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > General, dictionaries
• EAN: 9781793626158
• ISBN: 978-1-79362-615-8
• Pages: 320
• Subjects: USA, Propaganda, History, Media Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, military history, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Communication Studies, HISTORY / Military / United States, International Relations, War on Terror, Communication Studies, United States of America, USA, Politics and war, Political Communication, Political control and freedoms, american military, american wars, American war propaganda