| War, Media, and Propaganda: A Global Perspective Contributor(s): Kamalipour, Yahya R. (Editor), Snow, Nancy (Editor), Bagdikian, Ben H. (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0742535630 ISBN-13: 9780742535633 Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers OUR PRICE: $56.43 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2004 Annotation: This timely book presents a multifaceted look at war, media, and propaganda from international perspectives. Focusing on the media's role in global conflicts, prominent authors, journalists, scholars, and researchers provide an insightful overview of the impact of globalization on media practices. They explore war coverage, propaganda techniques, public opinion, and the effects of media globalization on human affairs and communication, as well as the cultural-political implications for the United States and other countries around the world. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Media Studies - Language Arts & Disciplines | Journalism - Political Science | Security (national & International) |
| Dewey: 070.449 |
| LCCN: 2004006822 |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 5.98" W x 8.52" (0.79 lbs) 280 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This timely book presents a multifaceted look at war, media, and propaganda from international perspectives. Focusing on the media's role in global conflicts, prominent authors, journalists, scholars, and researchers provide an insightful overview of the impact of globalization on media practices. They examine the processes behind media coverage of war, sophisticated propaganda techniques, the dynamics of public opinion, and the effects on human affairs and communication. As the book moves through theoretical discussions to regional and national views, it explores cultural-political implications for the United States and other countries around the world, concluding with recommendations and solutions to key problems of media globalization. |
Contributor Bio(s): Artz, Lee: - Lee Artz, a former machinist and steelworker, is Professor of Media Studies at Purdue University Northwest. He has published ten books (including Global Entertainment Media, Marxism and Communication Studies, and The Media Globe) and scores of chapters and journal articles on international media, cultural hegemony, and democratic communication. He is a founder and research fellow at Purdue Northwest's Center for Global Studies. |
