Title:
The world news prism : global information in a satellite age
Author:
Hachten, William A., 1942-
ISBN:
9781405150576
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Edition:
7th ed.
Publication Information:
Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2007 [i.e. 2006]
Physical Description:
xxii, 216 p. ; 22 cm.
General Note:
Previous ed.: 2002.
Formerly CIP.
Contents:
1. News communication for a new global system -- 2. Changing ideologies of press control -- 3. The international news system -- 4. The Internet, comsats, and bloggers -- 5. The impact of great news events -- 6. Globalization of media -- 7. China : caged media in a free economy -- 8. The evolving media of the Arabs and Africa -- 9. Foreign news in flux -- 10. War reporting under fire -- 11. Public diplomacy and propaganda -- 12. Western media to world media.
Abstract:
"Written in a pithy and accessible style, this classic book brings readers up to date on major global news events. The seventh edition of this enduring text provides insights into the war on terrorism, war in Afghanistan and Iraq; quick victory ("Mission Accomplished"); long insurgency war; the Iraqi elections; and the impact of a global calamity story - the earthquake and tsunami in South Asia. This new edition also explores the impact that these happenings have had on telecommunications, technology, and the ever-expanding global media audience."--BOOK JACKET.
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Electronic Access:
Contributor biographical information http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0802/2006016594-b.htmlPublisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0802/2006016594-d.html
Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0802/2006016594-t.html