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The book explores the dynamic and dysfunctional relationships between the executive and legislative branches of government and the news media after the attacks of September 11, 2001. Their collective behavior led to the Iraq war in March 2003.

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By focusing on the failures of journalism and the official fakery surrounding the U.S. invasion of Iraq, Mary Cardaras reminds us of an important truth: democracy cannot thrive without an informed electorate and an independent press. -- Peter Eisner, former editor at Washington Post and The Associated Press

Table of Contents
Prologue Introduction Chapter 1: The Fear Factor: How It Shaped Political Decisions and Policy Chapter 2: The George W. Bush Administration: The Case for War with Iraq Chapter 3: The United States Congress and Iraq: Checks, Balance and Oversight Chapter 4: The News Media: Reporting and the Run-Up to War Chapter 5: The Iraq War: Reflections, Repercussions & Resolution Bibliography

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      Publisher: Lexington Books
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 5/16/2013 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780739179949, 978-0739179949
      ISBN10: 0739179942

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The book explores the dynamic and dysfunctional relationships between the executive and legislative branches of government and the news media after the attacks of September 11, 2001. Their collective behavior led to the Iraq war in March 2003.

      Trade Review
      By focusing on the failures of journalism and the official fakery surrounding the U.S. invasion of Iraq, Mary Cardaras reminds us of an important truth: democracy cannot thrive without an informed electorate and an independent press. -- Peter Eisner, former editor at Washington Post and The Associated Press

      Table of Contents
      Prologue Introduction Chapter 1: The Fear Factor: How It Shaped Political Decisions and Policy Chapter 2: The George W. Bush Administration: The Case for War with Iraq Chapter 3: The United States Congress and Iraq: Checks, Balance and Oversight Chapter 4: The News Media: Reporting and the Run-Up to War Chapter 5: The Iraq War: Reflections, Repercussions & Resolution Bibliography

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