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Author Michaels, Jeffrey H.

Title The discourse trap and the US military : from the War on Terror to the surge / by Jeffrey H. Michaels.

Publication Info. New York, N.Y. : Palgrave Macmillan, 2013.

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Summary A "discourse trap" is a phenomenon seen worldwide in which the discourses and associated terminology devised for political or military reasons can entrap policymakers by motivating or constraining their actions. Beginning with the discourse of "counter-terrorism" that occurred post 9/11, this book examines the language employed inside the US Defense Department during the period 2001-2012. Michaels demonstrates how during the course of a conflict, the politics of terminology can constitute an important battlefield in its own right. As the studies of "Global War on Terror", "Shock and Awe", "Iraq Adversary Characterizations" and "The Surge" presented here demonstrate, the language of war had a direct impact on US strategy and operations, and not necessarily a positive one
Contents Global War on Terrorism -- Shock and awe -- Characterizing the irregular adversary in Iraq -- The surge: from Iraq to Afghanistan -- Conclusion.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Language English.
Subject United States. Department of Defense -- History -- 21st century.
United States. Department of Defense.
History.
Chronological Term 21st century
Subject Public relations -- Armed Forces -- United States -- History -- 21st century.
Public relations.
Armed Forces.
United States.
Military planning -- United States -- History -- 21st century.
Military planning.
United States -- Military policy -- Decision making.
Military policy.
Decision making.
Military doctrine -- United States -- History -- 21st century.
Afghan War, 2001-2021 -- United States.
Iraq War, 2003-2011.
Iraq War (2003-2011)
War on Terrorism, 2001-2009.
War on Terrorism (2001-2009)
Discourse analysis, Narrative.
Discourse analysis, Narrative.
Politics & government.
War & defence operations.
HISTORY -- Military -- Other.
Military doctrine.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Military Science.
Armed Forces -- Public relations.
Military policy -- Decision making.
Iraq.
Politics & government.
War & defence operations.
Politics and Government.
Afghan War (2001-2021)
Chronological Term Since 2000
Genre/Form Electronic books.
History.
Other Form: Print version: Michaels, Jeffrey H. Discourse trap and the US military. New York, N.Y. : Palgrave Macmillan, 2013 9780230372047 (DLC) 2012039050 (OCoLC)757475538
ISBN 9780230372054 (electronic book)
0230372058 (electronic book)
9781349350858
1349350850
Standard No. 10.1057/9780230372054