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Record Nr.

UNINA9910786882803321

Autore

Cardaras Mary

Titolo

Fear, power, and politics [[electronic resource] ] : the recipe for war in Iraq after 9/11 / / Mary Cardaras

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lanham, : Lexington Books, 2013

ISBN

0-7391-7995-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (290 p.)

Disciplina

956.7044/3

Soggetti

Iraq War, 2003-2011 - Causes

September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001

Iraq War, 2003-2011 Causes

Iraq War, 2003-2011 Political aspects United States

United States Politics and government 2001-2009

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

The fear factor : how it shaped political decisions and policy -- The George W. Bush administration : the case for war with Iraq -- The United States Congress and Iraq : checks, balance and oversight -- The news media : reporting and the run-up to war -- The Iraq War : reflections, repercussions and resolution.

Sommario/riassunto

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. The proper functioning of those two branches of government and the news media as watchdog was nowhere to be found. Perfect for students and those interested in politics, government, journalism, media studies/public policy, and international affairs/relations.