Title The pen and the sword : press, war, and terror in the 21st century / Calvin F. Exoo

Published Los Angeles : SAGE, [2010] ©2010

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Description xix, 233 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm Contents Media, democracy, hegemony -- Night falls: 9/11 and the Afghan War -- Iraq: war comes to the "City of Peace" -- "And the Lord did shock and awe them that blasphemed him" -- Aftermath: what rough beast, its hour come round at last -- Why? Summary Challenges students to reexamine their beliefs about the news media, helping them to become more critical citizens. In doing this, the text engages students' attention in crucial developments in the media, in politics, and in the intersection of the two." Notes Formerly CIP. Uk Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Also available electronically Print version record SUBJECT Bergen Workshop on Anaphora Resolution http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2008015415 -- Press coverage http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99002408 -- United States http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n78095330 -- History -- 21st century. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2002006168 Subject Afghan War, 2001- -- Press coverage. Iraq War, 2003-2011 -- Press coverage. Journalism -- Objectivity -- United States -- History -- 21st century. Press and politics -- United States -- History -- 21st century. Terrorism -- Press coverage -- United States -- History -- 21st century. War -- Press coverage -- United States -- History -- 21st century. LC no. 2009029090 ISBN 141295360X (paperback) 9781412953603 (paperback)

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