War, Media, and Propaganda

Download or read book War, Media, and Propaganda written by Yahya R. Kamalipour and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2004-09-14 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.