Communication realities in a "post-racial" society : what the U.S. public really thinks about Barack Obama /
Orbe, Mark P.
Communication realities in a "post-racial" society : what the U.S. public really thinks about Barack Obama / Mark P. Orbe. - Lanham, Md. : Lexington Books, 2011. - 1 online resource. - Lexington studies in political communication . - Lexington studies in political communication. .
Includes bibliographical references.
Barack Obama, communication, and race -- Describing the study -- Barack Obama as communicator -- Perceptions of Barack Obama's communication style -- Shifts in perception: the campaign versus the presidency -- "Presidential communication" -- Race matters in a "post-racial" society -- The role of race in "post-racial" politics -- Black pride in, and allegiance to, President Obama -- White opposition to President Obama -- Gates/Crowley conflict and the "beer summit" -- The media machine -- Media influences -- The celebrity president -- Critical reflections and concluding thoughts.
This book seeks to go beyond existing public polls regarding Barack Obama, and instead offers a comprehensive treatment of public perceptions that resist mass generalizations based on race, gender, age, political affiliation, or geographical location. Drawing from a large national qualitative data set generated by 333 diverse participants from twelve different states across six U.S. regions, Mark P. Orbe offers a comprehensive look into public perceptions of Barack Obama's communication style, race matters, and the role of the media in 21st century politics. Communication Realities in a "Post-Racial" Society: What the U.S. Public Really Thinks about Barack Obama is the first of its kind in that it uses the voices of everyday U.S. Americans to advance our understanding of how identity politics influence public perceptions. The strength of a book such as this one lies within the power of the diverse perspectives of hundreds of participants. Each chapter features extended comments from rural volunteer fire fighters in southern Ohio, African American men in Oakland, CA, religious communities in Alabama; New England senior citizens; military families from southern Virginia; Tea Party members from Nebraska; business and community leaders from North Carolina; individuals currently unemployed and/or underemployed in Connecticut; college students from predominately White, Black, and Hispanic-serving institutions of higher learning; and others. As such, it is the first book that is based on comments from multiple perspectives - something that allows a deeper understanding that hasn't been possible with public polls, media sound bites, and political commentary. It is a must read for scholars interested in contemporary communication in a time when "post-racial" declarations are met with resistance and political junkies who seek an advanced understanding of the peculiarities of rapidly changing political realities.
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376957 MIL
2021697581
Obama, Barack--Oratory--Public opinion.
Obama, Barack--Political and social views--Public opinion.
Obama, Barack.
2008-2017
Post-racialism--Public opinion.--United States
Communication in politics--Public opinion.--United States
Mass media--Political aspects--Public opinion.--United States
Public relations and politics--Public opinion.--United States
Presidents--Election--Public opinion.--United States--2008
Public opinion--United States.
Société postraciale--Opinion publique.--États-Unis
Communication politique--Opinion publique.--États-Unis
Relations publiques et politique--Opinion publique.--États-Unis
Opinion publique--États-Unis.
Communication in politics--Public opinion.
Mass media--Political aspects--Public opinion.
Politics and government--Public opinion.
Presidents--Election--Public opinion.
Public opinion.
United States--Race relations--Political aspects--Public opinion.
United States--Politics and government--Public opinion.--2009-2017
États-Unis--Relations raciales--Aspect politique--Opinion publique.
États-Unis--Politique et gouvernement--Opinion publique.--2009-2017
United States.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
E901.1.O23 / O73 2011eb
973.932092
Communication realities in a "post-racial" society : what the U.S. public really thinks about Barack Obama / Mark P. Orbe. - Lanham, Md. : Lexington Books, 2011. - 1 online resource. - Lexington studies in political communication . - Lexington studies in political communication. .
Includes bibliographical references.
Barack Obama, communication, and race -- Describing the study -- Barack Obama as communicator -- Perceptions of Barack Obama's communication style -- Shifts in perception: the campaign versus the presidency -- "Presidential communication" -- Race matters in a "post-racial" society -- The role of race in "post-racial" politics -- Black pride in, and allegiance to, President Obama -- White opposition to President Obama -- Gates/Crowley conflict and the "beer summit" -- The media machine -- Media influences -- The celebrity president -- Critical reflections and concluding thoughts.
This book seeks to go beyond existing public polls regarding Barack Obama, and instead offers a comprehensive treatment of public perceptions that resist mass generalizations based on race, gender, age, political affiliation, or geographical location. Drawing from a large national qualitative data set generated by 333 diverse participants from twelve different states across six U.S. regions, Mark P. Orbe offers a comprehensive look into public perceptions of Barack Obama's communication style, race matters, and the role of the media in 21st century politics. Communication Realities in a "Post-Racial" Society: What the U.S. Public Really Thinks about Barack Obama is the first of its kind in that it uses the voices of everyday U.S. Americans to advance our understanding of how identity politics influence public perceptions. The strength of a book such as this one lies within the power of the diverse perspectives of hundreds of participants. Each chapter features extended comments from rural volunteer fire fighters in southern Ohio, African American men in Oakland, CA, religious communities in Alabama; New England senior citizens; military families from southern Virginia; Tea Party members from Nebraska; business and community leaders from North Carolina; individuals currently unemployed and/or underemployed in Connecticut; college students from predominately White, Black, and Hispanic-serving institutions of higher learning; and others. As such, it is the first book that is based on comments from multiple perspectives - something that allows a deeper understanding that hasn't been possible with public polls, media sound bites, and political commentary. It is a must read for scholars interested in contemporary communication in a time when "post-racial" declarations are met with resistance and political junkies who seek an advanced understanding of the peculiarities of rapidly changing political realities.
0739169904 9780739169902 9781280997969 (MyiLibrary) 1280997966 (MyiLibrary) 9780739169926 (electronic bk.) 0739169920 (electronic bk.) (pISBN) (pISBN)
376957 MIL
2021697581
Obama, Barack--Oratory--Public opinion.
Obama, Barack--Political and social views--Public opinion.
Obama, Barack.
2008-2017
Post-racialism--Public opinion.--United States
Communication in politics--Public opinion.--United States
Mass media--Political aspects--Public opinion.--United States
Public relations and politics--Public opinion.--United States
Presidents--Election--Public opinion.--United States--2008
Public opinion--United States.
Société postraciale--Opinion publique.--États-Unis
Communication politique--Opinion publique.--États-Unis
Relations publiques et politique--Opinion publique.--États-Unis
Opinion publique--États-Unis.
Communication in politics--Public opinion.
Mass media--Political aspects--Public opinion.
Politics and government--Public opinion.
Presidents--Election--Public opinion.
Public opinion.
United States--Race relations--Political aspects--Public opinion.
United States--Politics and government--Public opinion.--2009-2017
États-Unis--Relations raciales--Aspect politique--Opinion publique.
États-Unis--Politique et gouvernement--Opinion publique.--2009-2017
United States.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
E901.1.O23 / O73 2011eb
973.932092