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The book delves into the cultural roots of America's reaction to the 9/11 attacks, revealing how historical patterns shaped the nation's response. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Susan Faludi critiques the media's portrayal of figures like flight-suit superheroes and "security moms," highlighting the absurdities and dangers of these narratives. Her analysis uncovers the deep-seated cultural reflexes that influenced political and media behavior in the aftermath of the tragedy, offering a shocking perspective even for those familiar with the events.
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The Terror Dream, Susan Faludi
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- The Terror Dream
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Susan Faludi
- Publisher
- St. Martins Press-3PL
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 482
- ISBN13
- 9780312428006
- Category
- Ethnography
- Description
- The book delves into the cultural roots of America's reaction to the 9/11 attacks, revealing how historical patterns shaped the nation's response. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Susan Faludi critiques the media's portrayal of figures like flight-suit superheroes and "security moms," highlighting the absurdities and dangers of these narratives. Her analysis uncovers the deep-seated cultural reflexes that influenced political and media behavior in the aftermath of the tragedy, offering a shocking perspective even for those familiar with the events.