The Conspiratorial Mode in American Television: Politics, Public Relations, and Journalism in House of Cards and Scandal

2017 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
pp. 833-856
Author(s):  
Patrick Jones ◽  
Gretchen Soderlund
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations ◽  
American Television ◽  
House Of Cards

scholarly journals House of Cards

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 34-48
Author(s):  
Joli Hamilton
Keyword(s):  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Close Reading ◽  
The Unconscious ◽  
Depth Psychological ◽  
American Television ◽  
House Of Cards ◽  
The Sacrifice

This essay turns a depth-psychological lens upon the drug abuse, sexual manipulation, and murder scenes in the American television rendition of House of Cards. The Underwoods, who are obsessed with power, yet strangely enticing, invite the viewer to upend their moralistic perspective challenging notions of innocence and evil. By applying post-Freudian Lacan’s Phallus theory, the unconscious and persistent desire for power in some individuals is explored. Then, in a move toward understanding why audiences flock to such grotesque imagery, post-Jungian Moore’s notion of dark eros is extended to argue for the necessity of accepting the sadistic aspect of psyche. The notion of libertine consciousness is used to illuminate why the darkness draws us in even as it is repulsive and suggest the cautious, reflective digestion of these grotesque images as a creative action for those challenged by current political darkness. Bringing Lacan and Moore into dialogue, it is suggested that sexually toned darkness may necessarily balance the pull toward light aspects of psyche. Through close reading, intense scenes are reimagined as more than just Jungian shadow material. They also illustrate the sacrifice of innocence required as one attempts to increase consciousness.

Antitrust: U.S. Supreme Court Affirms FTC Jurisdiction but Vacates Scope of Analysis on CDA Policy

1999 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 197-198
Author(s):  
Joseph R. Zakhary
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations ◽  
Supreme Court ◽  
Federal Trade Commission ◽  
Ninth Circuit ◽  
Court Of Appeals ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Rule Of Reason ◽  
Antitrust Analysis ◽  
Business Financing ◽  
The U.S

In California Dental Association v. FTC, 119 S. Ct. 1604 (1999), the U.S. Supreme Court reviewed a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit that a nonprofit affiliation of dentists violated section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTCA), 15 U.S.C.A. § 45 (1998), which prohibits unfair competition. The Court examined two issues: (1) the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) jurisdiction over the California Dental Association (CDA); and (2) the proper scope of antitrust analysis. The Court unanimously held that CDA was subject to FTC's jurisdiction, but split 5-4 in its finding that the district court's use of abbreviated rule-of-reason analysis was inappropriate.CDA is a voluntary, nonprofit association of local dental societies. It boasts approximately 19,000 members, who constitute roughly threequarters of the dentists practicing in California. Although a nonprofit, CDA includes for-profit subsidiaries that financially benefit CDA members. CDA gives its members access to insurance and business financing, and lobbies and litigates on their behalf. Members also benefit from CDA marketing and public relations campaigns.

Making Twitter Work For You

ASHA Leader ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Public Relations ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists

As professionals who recognize and value the power and important of communications, audiologists and speech-language pathologists are perfectly positioned to leverage social media for public relations.

Defence and Public Relations

1969 ◽  
Vol 114 (655) ◽  
pp. 58-61
Author(s):  
Tom Pocock
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations

Being Realistic About American Television

1981 ◽  
Vol 26 (9) ◽  
pp. 679-680
Author(s):  
Robert M. Liebert
Keyword(s):  
American Television
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