Don't Mention the War - Northern Ireland, Propaganda and the Media (Paperback)

The media has told us for over twenty five years that the conflict in Northern Ireland is irrational and has 'no objective social basis'. The role of the British Army in Northern Ireland is still described as a peacekeeping one: the cause of the 'troubles' as 'terrorism'. Yet, even in the light of the peace initiatives, many people in Britain and abroad know little about the war that has not been called a war. Why is this so? Don't Mention the War explains some of the fundamental reasons why there is such a dearth of knowledge and concern about Northern Ireland and how the problem has been defined both publicly and politically. Miller argues that the central strategy of the British state since 1969 has been to contain the troubles and bring about a return to 'normal'. In pursuing this argument, Miller examines the strategies and tactics used by the British government, the nationalists, the unionists and others to influence perceptions and ideas about the conflict through press statements and other information management activities. This is a unique and timely work, based on over 100 interviews with journalists, government officials, political activists and politicians, which lays bare the lies of the propagandists and paints a disturbing picture of the success of the media managers in manipulating our perception of the conflict in Northern Ireland.

General

Imprint:	Pluto Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 1994
First published:	October 1994
Authors:	David Miller
Dimensions:	215 x 135 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	380
ISBN-13:	978-0-7453-0836-4
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Media studies Books > Humanities > History > World history > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political control & freedoms > Political control & influence > Propaganda Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > Terrorism, freedom fighters, armed struggle > General Books > History > World history > General Promotions
LSN:	0-7453-0836-8
Barcode:	9780745308364

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