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War and the Media: Reportage and Propaganda, 1900-2003

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title War and the Media: Reportage and Propaganda, 1900-2003
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Mark Connelly
Edited by David Welch
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:328
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreWorld history
ISBN/Barcode 9781350176430
ClassificationsDewey:303.375
Audience
General
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publication Date 28 January 2021
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Propaganda has been a major tool of war from the earliest times and has never been more vital, and had no greater effect, than in the 20th century - a time of continuous global conflict and two world wars. This title includes contributions from leading academics, media professionals and from the armed services. All aspects are covered: the Press; radio and television, state information services; "virtual war" and psychological operations. The 20th century has seen major shifts in the relationship between war and propaganda, fuelled by the huge technological advances, making propaganda and censorship increasingly potent weapons. The text covers conflict from the Boer War, British and German propaganda in World War I and World War II, the Cold War, the Gulf War and Kosovo. An important aspect - not generally realized except among media professionals - is the control of propaganda by the Ministry of Defence which has access to the largest single television audience in the world through "BBC World". The role of propaganda in the "war against terror" is also analysed in detail.

Author Biography

Mark Connelly is a Reuters Lecturer in Media and Propaganda History, and David Welch is Professor of Modern History, both at University of Kent in Canterbury.