Title: The Discourse Trap and the Us Military
Description: "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 contraining 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 between 2001 and 2012. Michaels demonstrates how during the course of conflict, the politics of terminology can constitute an important battlefield in is own right"--P. [4] of cover.
Subjects: United states, department of defense, Military doctrine, Afghan war, 2001-, Iraq war, 2003-2011, War on terrorism, 2001-2009, Discourse analysis, narrative, United states, armed forces, United states, military policy, Military administration, Military planning, Public relations, Military policy, United States, United States. Department of Defense, Narrative Discourse analysis, Armed Forces, Decision making, History, Afghan War, 2001-2021, Military, Other, Politics & government, Politics and Government, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING, Military Science, War & defence operations