Published by AltaMira Press, 2006
ISBN 10: 0759109192 ISBN 13: 9780759109193
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.
Published by AltaMira Press, 2006
ISBN 10: 0759109192 ISBN 13: 9780759109193
Seller: 369 Bookstore _[~ 369 Pyramid Inc ~]_, Dover, DE, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condition: Good. In this powerful new book, sociologist David L. Altheide demonstrates how the mass media constructs a politics of fear in America. He argues that politicians and decision-makers bear much of the blame for the promotion of fear among citizens, resulting in the loss of civil liberties in return for greater protection. From a social interactionist perspective, Altheide presents his thesis that fear-as-entertainment informs the production of popular culture and news, generates profits, enables political decision-makers to cynically manipulate citizens, and can lead to major institutional changes, even war. The author dissects in turn: a modern propaganda campaign in the justification of the invasion of Iraq to the American people; the expansion of control and surveillance on the Internet; and the construction of a \'hero fighting terrorism\' to promote patriotism, in the story of a promising young Arizona sports hero, Pat Tillman, who joined the Army and was killed by his fellow Rangers in Afghanistan. This thoughtful treatment of a timely subject will be indispensable to teachers and students of sociology, media, politics, and criminology studies.
Published by AltaMira Press, 2006
ISBN 10: 0759109192 ISBN 13: 9780759109193
Seller: Solr Books, Skokie, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: New.
Published by AltaMira Press, 2006
ISBN 10: 0759109184 ISBN 13: 9780759109186
Seller: Michael Lyons, HAGERSTOWN, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Ships same day or next. A few cover marks/dents from handling. Book has never been opened or read. This is a returned copy that was never sold. Expedited shipping available at checkout for domestic orders.
Published by AltaMira Press, 2006
ISBN 10: 0759109192 ISBN 13: 9780759109193
Seller: Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, U.S.A.
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Published by AltaMira Press, 2006
ISBN 10: 0759109192 ISBN 13: 9780759109193
Seller: The Book Spot, Sioux Falls, SD, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: New.
Published by AltaMira Press, 2006
ISBN 10: 0759109192 ISBN 13: 9780759109193
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, North Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap! Looks like an interesting title!.