Fear and Crisis in the Post-Truth Era - The 'Othering' of America

This book explores how political crisis talk, even false, can thread its way into the media and impact public opinion, legislation and everyday lives.

List of contents

1 Introduction
2 The Covert Strategies of Western Nationalism
3 Global to Local: Unpacking Communication Theory
4 The Homegrown Terrorist Crisis: "Othering" for Political Gain
5 The Weaponization of Fear and Crisis in the Trump Tradition
6 Borrowing from Bannon: The Wily Tactics of Nationalism
7 A Case for Continued Concern

About the author

Laura Constable Franklin holds a PhD in Mass Communication from the University of Southern Mississippi. A former Communications Director and media strategist, she lives in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Summary

This book explores how political crisis talk, even false, can thread its way into the media and impact public opinion, legislation and everyday lives.

Product details

• Authors: Laura Constable Franklin
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 18.12.2024
• EAN: 9781032940601
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3294060-1
• No. of pages: 118
• Series: Routledge Focus on Communication Studies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; USA, Media Studies, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Journalism, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Communication Studies, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Media & Communications, HISTORY / United States / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Media & Internet, Press & journalism, Communication Studies, United States of America, USA, Political campaigning & advertising, History of the Americas, Political campaigning and advertising, News media and journalism