When Disaster Strikes at Home: September 11 and Its Aftermath in The New Yorker
Keywords:
September 11 attacks, The New Yorker, media coverage, civic spirit, journalismAbstract
This article analyzes The New Yorker magazine's coverage of the September 11 attacks and their aftermath. It explores how the press, particularly The New Yorker, contributed to New Yorkers' recovery by interpreting the news and fostering civic spirit. The paper examines the political, legal, military, and cultural implications of the attacks as covered in The New Yorker from September 24, 2001, to May 20, 2002. The author contends that The New Yorker aimed to forge consensual ways of thinking and acting for a widely heterogeneous group of people faced with disaster. This study investigates the magazine's extensive coverage and its attempt to foster a sense of community and resilience among New Yorkers. The significance of this work lies in its examination of how media can shape public perception and response during times of crisis.
(The abstract and keywords were prepared retrospectively for indexing purposes using AI-assisted tools and editorial review, based on the original article. They did not appear in the original publication.)
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