Counter-narrative : how progressive academics can challenge extremists and promote social justice / H.L. Goodall, Jr.

Author/creator Goodall, H. Lloyd
Format Book
Publication InfoWalnut Creek, Calif. : Left Coast Press, 2010.
Description207 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Radicalism--United States.
Conservatism--United States.
Social justice--United States.
Communication in politics--United States.
Mass media and public opinion--United States.
United States--Politics and government. --2009-2017.
United States--Social policy. --21st century.

Contents The battle of narratives -- Binary opposites and narrative IEDs : our war of ideas is a war fought with words and humor -- Birthers, social justice & the Texas textbook massacre : the nature of paranoid style, conspiracies, and the ruse narrative in extremist discourse -- Left at the war : the battle of narratives on two fronts : the global war on terror and the right-wing war on Obama's America -- The academic dilemma : higher education as a battleground in the war of ideas -- Learning from Obama and learning from our enemies : steps toward a progressive core narrative and communication for the common good -- The core counter-narrative.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2010031881
ISBN9781598745627 (hbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN159874562X (hbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9781598745634 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN1598745638 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks HN90.R3 G64 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold