The Terror Dream: Fear and Fantasy in Post-9/11 America
- ISBN-10
- 0805086927
- ISBN-13
- 9780805086928
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 351
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2007-10-02
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Author
- Susan Faludi
Description
Examines America's psychological response in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks to discuss why America responded with a call to restore "traditional" manhood, marriage, and maternity.
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