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Book SynopsisThis book analyzes narratives on Donald Trump's 2016 presidential election victory by and for diverse populations. The narratives are designed to help students, women, young Christians, evangelicals, parents of internationally adopted children, white nationalists, etc. understand the meaning and possible consequences of Trump's election, as well as to give voice to the responses and concerns of populations directly affected by Trump's election. Recommended for scholars interested in political communication, rhetoric, cultural studies, sociology, and media studies.
Trade ReviewThe authors use their skills and analytic insights to delve systematically into the emergence of a president whom many have labeled as divisive and reckless. They tell an incisive story of a nation divided ideologically, but also oriented, in common, via technology. This apparent contradiction constitutes what the authors call a ‘narrative moment’ that provides a well-conceived and well-written account of the complex correlation between political discourse and technological access to such discourse. -- Michael A. Katovich, Texas Christian University
Since President Trump’s election, have you ever wondered how to talk about politics with family members, students, white nationalists, evangelical Christians, and all those who voted for Trump? I know I have. This volume takes on these issues in a deep and thoughtful way. It is a must-read for all who are concerned about the profit-centered narrative of our current administration, the deep divisions within our country, and the potential harm to our moral society and physical environment. -- Carolyn Ellis, University of South Florida
Table of Contents1. “America, What Have You Done?”: Donald Trump’s 2016 Presidential Victory as a Narrative Moment Shing-Ling S. Chen, Nicole Allaire, and Zhuojun Joyce Chen 2. Calling-In Identities and Communities in the College Classroom: What Do You Say to Students? Liliana Herakova and Mark Congdon Jr. 3. Calling for a Coalition of the “Others”: What Do You Say to Women? Nicole Allaire and Shing-Ling S. Chen 4. The Dangers of Getting What You Wished for: What Do You Say to Evangelicals? Mark Ward Sr. 5. “The Lord Has Sounded the Trumpets?”: What Do You Say to Young Christians? Judith Roberts 6. Whom We Shall Welcome: What Do You Say to White Nationalists? Melissa L. Beall, Shing-Ling S. Chen, and Laura Terlip 7. “Will I Have to Go Back to Vietnam?”: What Do You Say to Transracially, Transnationally Adopted Children? Robert L. Ballard and Sarah J. Ballard 8. Ya Basta Trump: Undocumented Immigrants Speak Out Antonio Tomas De La Garza and Jose Francisco Ramírez Angeles 9. Trumped Up Support for Trump: What Did The Nigerian Women Say? Titilayo R. Osuagwu Index About the Contributors
