The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 created a new political landscape and a new era of warfare. This book offers insights into the impact and influence of 9/11 upon our cultural social, and political life. It is useful for cultural studies specialists, sociologists, journalists, political scientists, historians, as well as general readers.

Robert E. Denton, Jr. holds the W. Thomas Rice Chair of Leadership Studies in the Department of Communication at Virginia Tech and serves as Director of the Rice Center for Leader Development. He is the author, co-author and editor of 15 books on political communication and campaigns.

Preface 1. The Language, Symbols, and Media of 9/11: An Introduction 2. September 11, 2001 and the Rituals of Religious Pluralism 3. Uninhibited, Robust, and Wide-Open Debate: Reclaiming the Essence of Democracy in the Wake of 9/11 4. The USA Patriot Act in Historical Context 5. The Death and Re-Birth of Irony: The Onion's Call for Rhetorical Healing in the Wake of 9/11 6. Sport and the Healing of America after 9/11 7. Patriotism and Political Socialization: Young Adults' Perspectives on the First Anniversary of 9/11 8. Rudy and Gary get Makeovers: Public Attention and Political Reputation Post 9/11 9. Advertising Responses to September 11: The Crisis Response Ad as a Rhetorical Genre 10. The Tourism Industry's Reaction in Action: Re-Strategizing Promotional Campaigns in the Wake of 9/11 11. Politically (In)corrected: Electronic Media Self-Censorship Since the 9/11 Attacks