Title Epic encounters : culture, media, and U.S. interests in the Middle East since 1945 / Melani McAlister.

Publication Info.	Berkeley : University of California Press, [2005]
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University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location	327.56 M114E	Check Shelf

Edition	Updated ed., with a post-9/11 chapter.
Description	xix, 407 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Series	American crossroads ; 6
	American crossroads ; 6.
Bibliography	Includes bibliographical references (pages 363-392) and index.
Contents	Introduction: Middle East interests -- "Benevolent supremacy" : the biblical epic at the dawn of the American century, 1947-1960 -- The Middle East in African American politics, 1955-1972 -- King Tut, commodity nationalism, and the politics of oil, 1973-1979 -- The good fight : Israel after Vietnam, 1972-1980 -- Iran, Islam, and the terrorist threat, 1979-1989 -- Military multiculturalism in the Gulf War and after, 1990-1999 -- Conclusion: 9/11 and after : snapshots on the road to empire.
Summary	Examines how popular culture has shaped the ways Americans define their "interests" in the Middle East. Author McAlister argues that U.S. foreign policy, while grounded in material and military realities, is also developed in a cultural context. American understandings of the region are framed by narratives that draw on religious belief, news media accounts, and popular culture. This book skillfully weaves readings of film, media, and music with a rigorous analysis of U.S. foreign policy, race politics, and religious history.--From publisher description.
Subject	Middle East -- Foreign relations -- United States.
	United States -- Foreign relations -- Middle East.
	Middle East -- Foreign public opinion, American.
	Mass media and public opinion -- United States.
	United States -- Civilization -- 1945-
	Public opinion -- United States.
	Médias et opinion publique -- États-Unis.
	Opinion publique -- États-Unis.
	Moyen-Orient -- Opinion publique américaine.
	Moyen-Orient -- Relations extérieures -- États-Unis.
	Etats-Unis -- Civilization -- 1945-
	Etats-Unis -- Relations extérieures -- Moyen-Orient.
	Civilization. (OCoLC)fst00862898
	Diplomatic relations. (OCoLC)fst01907412
	Mass media and public opinion. (OCoLC)fst01011360
	Public opinion. (OCoLC)fst01082785
	Public opinion, American. (OCoLC)fst01354087
	Middle East. (OCoLC)fst01241586
	United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
	Buitenlandse betrekkingen.
	Populaire cultuur.
	Massamedia.
	Representatie (algemeen)
	Beeldvorming.
	Außenpolitik. (DE-588)4003846-4
	Internationaler Terrorismus. (DE-588)4162078-1
	Kulturkontakt. (DE-588)4033569-0
	Naher Osten. (DE-588)4068878-1
	United States. (DE-588)4078704-7
	Außenpolitik.
	Massenmedien.
	Öffentliche Meinung.
	Naher Osten.
	United States.
Chronological Term	Since 1945
ISBN	0520244990 (pbk. ;) (alk. paper)
	9780520244993 (pbk. ;) (alk. paper)

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