Gaslighting America
Subtitle: why we love it when Trump lies to us
By: Amanda Carpenter
Edition: First edition.
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 269
ISBN-13: 9780062748003; 9780062748010
Subjects: Politics and government; Social media; Deception; Language; Press coverage; Presidents; Political campaigns; Journalism; Communication in politics; Election; Press and politics; History
Description: In Gaslighting America, Carpenter breaks down Trump's formula, showing why it's practically foolproof, playing his victims, the media, the Democrats, and the Republican fence-sitters perfectly. She traces how this tactic started with Nixon, gained traction with Bill Clinton, and exploded under Trump.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Birthing a president; title: Winning ugly; title: #War; title: Terrorized; title: Inside job; title: Burned; title: The pledge; title: Surrogate secrets; title: Punch 'em in the face; title: Kayfabe; title: The cult of KEK; title: Hacks; title: Bimbo eruptions; title: Lock her up; title: President Trump; title: Nixon's shadow.