Language, Symbols, and the Media

by Denton, Robert E.

• ISBN13: 9780765802651
• ISBN10: 0765802651
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-08-30
• Publisher: Transaction Pub

Summary

The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 created a new political landscape and a new era of warfare. Language, Symbols, and the Media offers insights into the impact and influence of 9/11 upon our cultural, social, and political life. As historians and other analysts work towards greater understanding of the event that triggered our "war on terror," the role and function of language and communications will take on greater urgency. This volume will be of interest to cultural studies specialists, sociologists, journalists, political scientists, historians, as well as general readers.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
1. The Language, Symbols, and Media of 9/11: An Introduction	1	(16)
Robert E. Denton, Jr.
2. September 11, 2001 and the Rituals of Religious Pluralism	17	(32)
Ronald Lee and Matthew Barton
3. Uninhibited, Robust, and Wide-Open Debate: Reclaiming the Essence of Democracy in the Wake of 9/11	49	(14)
W. Wat Hopkins
4. The USA Patriot Act in Historical Context	63	(32)
Craig R. Smith
5. The Death and Re-Birth of Irony: The Onion's Call for Rhetorical Healing in the Wake of 9/11	95	(22)
Daniel J. O'Rourke III and Pravin A. Rodrigues
6. Sport and the Healing of America after 9/11	117	(12)
Robert S. Brown
7. Patriotism and Political Socialization: Young Adults' Perspectives on the First Anniversary of 9/11	129	(26)
Edward M. Horowitz and Johan Wanstrom
8. Rudy and Gary get Makeovers: Public Attention and Political Reputation Post 9/11	155	(8)
John Llewellyn
9. Advertising Responses to September 11: The Crisis Response Ad as a Rhetorical Genre	163	(12)
Katherine N. Kinnick
10. The Tourism Industry's Reaction in Action: Re-Strategizing Promotional Campaigns in the Wake of 9/11	175	(28)
Lisa T. Fall
11. Politically (In)corrected: Electronic Media Self-Censorship Since the 9/11 Attacks	203	(14)
Bruce E. Drushel
About the Contributors	217	(4)
Index	221