The Media at War
The Media at War by Susan Carruthers, published by Bloomsbury Academic on February 15, 2011, is a second edition comprising 268 pages. This book examines the intricate relationship between media representations and warfare, exploring how various forms of media, including news outlets, films, blogs, and video games, shape public perceptions of war. Carruthers analyzes the evolution of war reporting from the inception of the media age to the current digital landscape, highlighting the complexities of truth in media narratives.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of the mechanisms behind the portrayal of war, including state censorship and military influence, as well as the societal pressures that inform these narratives. The book spans a wide geographical and historical scope, offering insights into both historical conflicts and contemporary issues, particularly in the context of post-9/11 wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Rich in historical detail, The Media at War encourages critical reflection on the cultural policies surrounding warfare and the political implications of media representation.
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News media, movies, blogs and video games issue constant invitations to picture war, experience the thrill of combat, and revisit battles past. War, it’s often said, sells. But what does it take to sell a war, and to what extent can news media be viewed as disinterested reporters of truth?
Lively and highly readable, this book explores how wars have been reported, interpreted and perpetuated from the dawn of the media age to the present digital era. Spanning a broad geographical and historical canvas, Susan L. Carruthers provides a compelling analysis of the forces that shape the production of news and images of war – from state censorship to more subtle forms of military manipulation and popular pressure. This fully revised second edition has been updated to cover modern-day conflict in the post 9/11 epoch, including the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Rich in historical detail, The Media at War also provides sharp insights into contemporary experience, prompting critical reflection on western society’s paradoxical attitudes towards war.
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