Mass Media and Modern Warfare

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Mass Media and Modern Warfare

Reporting on the Russian War on Terrorism

Cultural studies Sociology Political campaigning and advertising Terrorism, armed struggle Armed conflict

Author: Greg Simons

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Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 6th May 2016

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 2 Mb

ISBN: 9781317099666


Mass media and democracy

Mass media are essential to democratic society; in contrast, the War on Terror has been interpreted as an assault on democracy and freedom by Islamic fundamentalists.

The role of public support in modern warfare

The building and maintenance of public support is essential in modern warfare due to the increasing politicization of warfare, where losses and gains are measured in political rather than military terms. And if progress cannot be demonstrated during a war, then by default one is assumed to be losing.

About the book

Greg Simons tackles the complicated yet essential role of mass media in society. Taking the Global War on Terror as a prime example, the author adopts a multidisciplinary approach to analyze the various facets of war and the role of the media within it. Assessing in particular the Russian fight against terrorism, this book provides a broader perspective and understanding of contemporary struggles.

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