America the fearful: media and the marketing of national panics
Auteur :
Radford, Benjamin
Éditeur :
McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN :
9781476687728
Date de publication :
5 mai 2022
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,2 cm
Poids :
318 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Offers an examination of the role of fear in national panics. Simultaneously, the book addresses why many Americans believe the country is in horrible shape and will continue to deteriorate (even in the face of contradictory evidence). Political polarization, racism, sexism, economic inequality, and other social issues are examined.