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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:Grand Theft 2000: Media Spectacle and the Stolen Electionby Douglas Kellner
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Douglas Kellner recounts the story of a stolen election and Republican coup d'etat, focusing on the flaws of the system of democracy in the United States that allowed this event to take place. He examines what the events of Election 2000 tell about politics in the US today and the alarming consequences for democracy. Arguing that the media are largely to blame for the theft of the presidency by the "Bush machine", Kellner shows how failures of voting technology and literacy, Republican manipulation of the Florida electoral process and political system in the counting of the votes and structural problems with the system of democracy in the US reveals a crisis of democracy that requires radical measures. Synopsis:The battle for the White House following the election of November 7, 2000, was one of the major media spectacles in American history. From the uncertainty of election night to Al Gore's concession to George W. Bush's acceptance of the mantle of president-elect, Douglas Kellner demonstrates why the media was culpable in the theft of the presidency, ultimately bringing to power one of the most right wing administrations in American history. By applying critical social theory, cultural studies, and media criticism to buttress his arguments, Kellner concludes that Election 2000 reveals a crisis in contemporary American democracy. A final chapter critically dissects the first 100 days of the Bush presidency, which is emerging as one of the most reactionary in history. Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 221-223) and index. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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