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Author Orbe, Mark P.

Title Communication realities in a "post-racial" society : what the U.S. public really thinks about Barack Obama / Mark P. Orbe
Published Lanham, Md. : Lexington Books, 2011

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Description 1 online resource
Series Lexington studies in political communication
Lexington studies in political communication.
Contents Barack Obama, communication, and race -- Describing the study -- Barack Obama as communicator -- Perceptions of Barack Obama's communication style -- Shifts in perception: the campaign versus the presidency -- "Presidential communication" -- Race matters in a "post-racial" society -- The role of race in "post-racial" politics -- Black pride in, and allegiance to, President Obama -- White opposition to President Obama -- Gates/Crowley conflict and the "beer summit" -- The media machine -- Media influences -- The celebrity president -- Critical reflections and concluding thoughts
Summary This book seeks to go beyond existing public polls regarding Barack Obama, and instead offers a comprehensive treatment of public perceptions that resist mass generalizations based on race, gender, age, political affiliation, or geographical location. Drawing from a large national qualitative data set generated by 333 diverse participants from twelve different states across six U.S. regions, Mark P. Orbe offers a comprehensive look into public perceptions of Barack Obama's communication style, race matters, and the role of the media in 21st century politics. Communication Realities in a "Post-Racial" Society: What the U.S. Public Really Thinks about Barack Obama is the first of its kind in that it uses the voices of everyday U.S. Americans to advance our understanding of how identity politics influence public perceptions. The strength of a book such as this one lies within the power of the diverse perspectives of hundreds of participants. Each chapter features extended comments from rural volunteer fire fighters in southern Ohio, African American men in Oakland, CA, religious communities in Alabama; New England senior citizens; military families from southern Virginia; Tea Party members from Nebraska; business and community leaders from North Carolina; individuals currently unemployed and/or underemployed in Connecticut; college students from predominately White, Black, and Hispanic-serving institutions of higher learning; and others. As such, it is the first book that is based on comments from multiple perspectives - something that allows a deeper understanding that hasn't been possible with public polls, media sound bites, and political commentary. It is a must read for scholars interested in contemporary communication in a time when "post-racial" declarations are met with resistance and political junkies who seek an advanced understanding of the peculiarities of rapidly changing political realities
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
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Subject Obama, Barack -- Oratory -- Public opinion
Obama, Barack -- Political and social views -- Public opinion
SUBJECT Obama, Barack fast
Subject Post-racialism -- United States -- Public opinion
Communication in politics -- United States -- Public opinion
Mass media -- Political aspects -- United States -- Public opinion
Public relations and politics -- United States -- Public opinion
Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 2008 -- Public opinion
Public opinion -- United States
Communication in politics -- Public opinion
Mass media -- Political aspects -- Public opinion
Politics and government -- Public opinion
Presidents -- Election -- Public opinion
Public opinion
SUBJECT United States -- Race relations -- Political aspects -- Public opinion
United States -- Politics and government -- 2009-2017 -- Public opinion
Subject United States
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2021697581
ISBN 0739169904
9780739169902
9781280997969
1280997966
9780739169926
0739169920
9786613769572
6613769576