Description
Book SynopsisHow did the events of September 11, 2001 come to be thought of as 9/11? This title presents an account of post-9/11 political and social processes, offering an analysis of the media coverage of this momentous event. It demonstrates how 9/11 has been transformed into a morality tale centred on patriotism, victimization, and heroes.
Trade Review"The Shock of the Newsis a must-read for researchers engaged in media analyses or studying anything related to the September 11th terrorist attacks. It would be an excellent addition to undergraduate and graduate classes in media analyses or media and society." -- Michelle D. Byng * Critical Sociology *
"Anyone who wishes to understand how the attacks have been understood and the policy choices we made needs to read this poignant and skeptical book." -- Gary Alan Fine,author of The Global Grapevine: Why Rumors of Terrorism, Immigration, and Trade Matter
"Well-written and engaging, Brian Monahans book should become a landmark in media analysis." -- Joel Best,author of Damned Lies and Statistics
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments PrefacePart I 1 Introduction: Understanding Public Drama 2 News as Public Drama: The Era of the Endless News Cycle 3 Making Public Drama: Telling a Good Story Part II 4 Framing September 11: Overview of the Media and the Audience's Response 5 Seeking Sense amid the Shock: The Coverage on September 11 6 The Drama Is in the Details: Dramatic Amplification at Ground Zero 7 A Nation's Tragedy: Cultivating Emotionality at Ground ZeroPart III 8 America's Heroes: New York's Firefighters in the Spotlight 9 To the Stars Go the Spoils: Moral Currency and the FDNY 10 September 11 and Beyond: Public Drama in the Twenty-first Century Notes Bibliography Index About the Author
