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How was the war in Bosnia reported on television in countries as diverse as Algeria, Croatia, Turkey, Slovenia and the USA? What role did TV news play in the formation of public opinion and government policy about Bosnia? What role should it have played? Bosnia by Television is one of the first academic analyses of the inter-relationship of television news and the Bosnian conflict. A series of essays answers the above questions through a variety of cultural and political perspectives, and contributors include media professionals and academics from thirteen countries. Bosnia by Television is of enormous benefit to media, politics, strategic studies and history scholars as well as to media professionals.
This book investigates the multifaceted role of television news coverage during the Bosnian War. It examines how diverse nations, including Algeria, Croatia, Turkey, Slovenia, and the USA, reported on the conflict, and explores the influence of this coverage on public opinion and governmental policy. The work presents a collection of essays that analyze these dynamics from various cultural and political viewpoints, featuring contributions from media professionals and academics across thirteen countries.
This collection of essays offers a comparative analysis of television's role in reporting the Bosnian War, drawing on international perspectives. The book is structured to benefit scholars in media, politics, strategic studies, and history, as well as media professionals themselves. Its strength lies in presenting a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary examination of how a significant global conflict was mediated through television. The contributors' diverse backgrounds suggest a comprehensive overview of the challenges and influences inherent in war reporting.
Page Count:
181
Publication Date:
1996-01-01
ISBN-10:
0851706126
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