
God Willing?
Political Fundamentalism in the White House, the 'War on Terror' and the Echoing Press
David Domke(Author)
Pluto Press
Published on 20. July 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-7453-2305-3 (ISBN)
Description
The political fundamentalism, offered up by the Bush administration after 9/11, capitalised upon the fear felt by many Americans. In essence, it is a conservative-religious ideology, but via strategic communication choices, it was transformed into a policy agenda that feels political rather than religious. These communications dominated public discourse and public opinion for months on end and came at a significant cost for democracy.
The administration had help spreading its messages. The mainstream press consistently echoed the administration's communications - thereby disseminating, reinforcing and embedding the administration's fundamentalist worldview and helping to keep at bay Congress and any substantive public questioning.
This book analyzes hundreds of administration communications and news stories from September 2001 to Iraq in spring 2003 to examine how this occurred and what it means for U.S. politics and the global landscape.
The administration had help spreading its messages. The mainstream press consistently echoed the administration's communications - thereby disseminating, reinforcing and embedding the administration's fundamentalist worldview and helping to keep at bay Congress and any substantive public questioning.
This book analyzes hundreds of administration communications and news stories from September 2001 to Iraq in spring 2003 to examine how this occurred and what it means for U.S. politics and the global landscape.
Reviews / Votes
'Not merely a work of great analytical insight, it is a book of moral precision, even courage' -- Robert M. Entman, Author, Projections of Power: Framing News, Public Opinion and U.S. Foreign Policy 'An original and timely examination of contemporary US politics and the role of the media in permitting grave assaults on democratic practices and values. Domke brilliantly dissects the rhetoric and reality of what he terms 'political fundamentalism'' -- Robert W. McChesney, Professor, Institute of Communication ResearchUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Author, The Problem of the MediaMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
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Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
20 b&w figures
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 139 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
331 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7453-2305-3 (9780745323053)
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David Domke
God Willing?
Political Fundamentalism in the White House, the 'War on Terror' and the Echoing Press
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David Domke is Associate Professor of Communication at the University of Washington. His research examines how political leaders and news media shape public discourse, policy, and opinion within the U.S. political system. Domke is a former journalist and received his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in 1996.
Content
Preface
Acknowledgments
1. Political Fundamentalism and the Bush Administration
2. Marking Boundaries
3. A 'Mission' and A 'Moment', Time and Time Again
4. The Universal Gospel of Freedom and Liberty
5. Unity, Or Else
6. Political Fundamentalism, An Echoing Press, and the Democrats
7. Renewing Democracy
Notes
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgments
1. Political Fundamentalism and the Bush Administration
2. Marking Boundaries
3. A 'Mission' and A 'Moment', Time and Time Again
4. The Universal Gospel of Freedom and Liberty
5. Unity, Or Else
6. Political Fundamentalism, An Echoing Press, and the Democrats
7. Renewing Democracy
Notes
Bibliography
Index