Rough Draft of History: A Century of US Social Movements in the News by Edwin Am

Description: Rough Draft of History by Edwin Amenta, Neal Caren A comprehensive account of the medias coverage of social movements in the United StatesA new view of twentieth-century US social movements, Rough Draft of History examines how national newspapers covered social movements and the organizations driving them. Edwin Amenta and Neal Caren identify hundreds of movement organizations, from the Womens Christian Temperance Union to Occupy Wall Street, and document their treatment in the news. In doing so, Amenta and Caren provide an alternative account of US history from below, as it was refracted through journalistic lenses.Iconic organizations in the womens rights, African American civil rights, and environmental movements gained substantial media attention. But so too did now-forgotten groups, such as the German-American Alliance, Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies, and Peace and Freedom Party. Amenta and Caren show why some organizations made big news while others did not, why some were treated well while others were handled roughly. They recover forgotten stories, including that of the Townsend Plan, a Depression-era organization that helped establish Social Security. They also reveal that the media handled the civil rights movement far more harshly than popular histories recount. And they detail the difficulties movements face in todays brave new media world.Drawing from digitized newspapers across a century and through to the present, Rough Draft of History offers insights for those seeking social and political change and those trying to make sense of it. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Edwin Amenta is professor of sociology and political science at the University of California, Irvine. His books include When Movements Matter and Bold Relief (both Princeton). Twitter @EdwinAmenta Neal Caren is associate professor of sociology at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Twitter @HaphazardSoc Review "A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year""Amenta and Caren offer readers a comprehensive, solid analysis of the role of print media in movement politics. [Rough Draft of History] is a great read."---Yongjun Zhang, Contemporary Sociology Long Description A comprehensive account of the medias coverage of social movements in the United States A new view of twentieth-century US social movements, Rough Draft of History examines how national newspapers covered social movements and the organizations driving them. Edwin Amenta and Neal Caren identify hundreds of movement organizations, from the Womens Christian Temperance Union to Occupy Wall Street, and document their treatment in the news. In doing so, Amenta and Caren provide an alternative account of US history from below, as it was refracted through journalistic lenses. Iconic organizations in the womens rights, African American civil rights, and environmental movements gained substantial media attention. But so too did now-forgotten groups, such as the German-American Alliance, Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies, and Peace and Freedom Party. Amenta and Caren show why some organizations made big news while others did not, why some were treated well while others were handled roughly. They recover forgotten stories, including that of the Townsend Plan, a Depression-era organization that helped establish Social Security. They also reveal that the media handled the civil rights movement far more harshly than popular histories recount. And they detail the difficulties movements face in todays brave new media world. Drawing from digitized newspapers across a century and through to the present, Rough Draft of History offers insights for those seeking social and political change and those trying to make sense of it. Details ISBN0691232784 Author Neal Caren Publisher Princeton University Press Format Hardcover Year 2022 ISBN-13 9780691232782 Publication Date 2022-05-17 Imprint Princeton University Press Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2022-05-17 US Release Date 2022-05-17 UK Release Date 2022-05-17 ISBN-10 0691232784 Pages 360 Illustrations 36 b/w illus. 26 tables. Subtitle A Century of US Social Movements in the News DEWEY 303.4840973 Alternative 9780691232775 AU Release Date 2022-05-16 Series Princeton Studies in American Politics Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161698456;

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