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The trajectory of Trumpism : talking about racism, fascism, civil war, and beyond /

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This text examines the ways Trump and his allies talk so as to normalize their extremism. Trumpism as a discourse operates on two levels where first there are extremist statements, such lies, misinformation, and conspiracy theories that are deployed to demonize enemies, and then on a second level th...

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Main Author: Schram, Sanford (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2026]
Subjects:
Trump, Donald, > 1946- > Influence.
Communication in politics > United States.
Radicalism > United States.
United States > Politics and government > 2017-2021.
United States > Politics and government > 2021-
Communication politique > États-Unis.
États-Unis > Politique et gouvernement > 2017-2021.
États-Unis > Politique et gouvernement > 2021-
Communication in politics
Radicalism
United States
2017-2021
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This text examines the ways Trump and his allies talk so as to normalize their extremism. Trumpism as a discourse operates on two levels where first there are extremist statements, such lies, misinformation, and conspiracy theories that are deployed to demonize enemies, and then on a second level those extremist statements get recharacterized to minimize their outrageousness and thereby work to normalize and even legitimate them.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations.
Audience:Specialized.
ISBN:9780197827437
0197827438