TY  - BOOK
AU  - Franklin,Laura Constable
TI  - Fear and crisis in the post-truth era: the "othering" of America 
T2  - Routledge focus on communication studies
SN  - 9781003568735
U1  - 302.23 23/eng/20241122
PY  - 2025///
KW  - Mass media and nationalism
KW  - United States
KW  - Mass media
KW  - Political aspects
KW  - National characteristics, American
KW  - National characteristics in mass media
KW  - Other (Philosophy) in mass media
KW  - Communication in politics
KW  - LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Communication
KW  - SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies
KW  - POLITICAL SCIENCE / General
N1  - "Routledge Focus" - from cover
N2  - "This book explores how political crisis talk, even false, can thread its way into the media and impact public opinion, legislation and everyday lives. Grounded in theory and supported by data, this text illustrates the powerful presence of the media in the public sphere and argues for a different approach towards the reiteration of misrepresentations and lies. Three case studies explore the strategic use of "othering" in the 21st century: The false depiction of Sharia and passage of anti-Sharia legislation in Tennessee; the anti-Muslim Congressional hearings sponsored by Rep. Peter King; and charges of Mexican criminality espoused by former President Donald Trump. A fourth case study illustrates the versatility of this mode of rhetoric through a thematic comparison of two nationalist speeches delivered years apart in vastly different settings. Findings suggest that many of the themes and tactics used in nationalist discourse remain startingly consistent. The reporting of false or overblown claims by the media often legitimized untruths, leading to additional repetition and exposure. Finally, it looks ahead, raising awareness of "othering" efforts with new minorities and the overall societal impact of demonization. For students and scholars exploring the tactics of nationalism and the power of mediatization, this book offers a dynamic, timely analysis of the effects that "othering" and false depictions have on innocent lives and the role that our most well-respected media outlets have played in the process"--
UR  - https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003568735
ER  -