"Conglomeration, New Media, and the Cultural Production of The "War on Terror"" by James Castonguay

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Conglomeration, New Media, and the Cultural Production of The "War on Terror"

Communication, Media & The Arts Faculty Publications

James Castonguay, Sacred Heart University

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Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

7-1-2004

Disciplines

Film and Media Studies,
Mass Communication,
Social Influence and Political Communication,
Terrorism Studies and
United States History

Abstract

Comments on the role of the mass media in promoting the war on terrorism launched by United States President George W. Bush in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Eagerness of the U.S. film industry to participate the war on terrorism; Support of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency on intelligence-related television programs and film projects; Role of the Internet in disseminating information regarding the war on terrorism.

Citation Information

Castonguay, J. (2004). Conglomeration, new media, And the cultural production of the "war on terror." Cinema Journal, 43(4), 102-108.