How did the events of September 11, 2001 come to be thought of
as 9/11? The Shock of the News is an authoritative account of
post-9/11 political and social processes, offering an in-depth
analysis of the media coverage of this momentous event. Brian
Monahan demonstrates how 9/11 has been transformed into a morality
tale centered on patriotism, victimization, and heroes.
Introducing the idea of "public drama" as a way of making sense
of how media processed and packaged the 9/11 attacks for their
audiences, Monahan not only illuminates how and why the coverage
took shape as it did, but also provides us with new insights into
the social, cultural, and political consequences of the attacks and
their aftermath. Monahan explains how and why 9/11 became such a
potent symbol, exploring how meanings and symbols get created,
reinforced, and disseminated in modern society. Ultimately, Monahan
offers an important new understanding of this singular event of our
time, and his compelling narrative brings the momentous events back
into focus.
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