02642nam 2200589 a 450 991078688280332120200520144314.00-7391-7995-0(CKB)2670000000358045(EBL)1203928(SSID)ssj0000886061(PQKBManifestationID)12429070(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000886061(PQKBWorkID)10816327(PQKB)11618231(MiAaPQ)EBC1203928(Au-PeEL)EBL1203928(CaPaEBR)ebr10714433(CaONFJC)MIL492609(OCoLC)845323918(EXLCZ)99267000000035804520130607d2013 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrFear, power, and politics[electronic resource] the recipe for war in Iraq after 9/11 /Mary CardarasLanham Lexington Books20131 online resource (290 p.)Description based upon print version of record.1-4985-1539-8 0-7391-7994-2 Includes bibliographical references and index.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.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.Iraq War, 2003-2011CausesSeptember 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001Iraq War, 2003-2011CausesIraq War, 2003-2011Political aspectsUnited StatesUnited StatesPolitics and government2001-2009Iraq War, 2003-2011Causes.September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001.956.7044/3Cardaras Mary1568109MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910786882803321Fear, power, and politics3840005UNINA