No Sense Of Decency

The Army-McCarthy Hearings: A Demagogue Falls and Television Takes Charge of American Politics

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• Robert Shogan

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• 336 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

• Sachliteratur

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The book delves into the 1954 Army-McCarthy Senate hearings, highlighting the significant role of television in shaping public perception of government proceedings. Through detailed analysis, it examines the repercussions of McCarthy's tactics, which relied on fear and guilt by association, and underscores the lingering issue of McCarthyism that remained unresolved after his decline. Shogan's journalistic approach reveals the intricate dynamics between media and politics during this pivotal moment in American history.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Einband: Hardcover