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A New History of War Reporting (Hardcover)
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A New History of War Reporting (Hardcover)
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This book takes a fresh look at the history of war reporting to
understand how new technology, new ways of waging war and new media
conditions are changing the role and work of today's war
correspondent. Focussing on the mechanics of war reporting and the
logistical and institutional pressures on correspondents, the book
further examines the role of war propaganda, accreditation and news
management in shaping the evolution of the specialism. Previously
neglected conflicts and correspondents are reclaimed and wars
considered as key moments in the history of war reporting such as
the Crimean War (1854-56) and the Great War (1914-18) are
re-evaluated. The use of objectivity as the yardstick by which to
assess the performance of war correspondents is questioned. The
emphasis is instead placed on war as a messy business which
confronts reporters and photographers with conditions that
challenge the norms of professional practice. References to the
'demise of the war correspondent' have accompanied the growth of
the specialism since the days of William Howard Russell, the
so-called father of war reporting. This highlights the fragile
nature of this sub-genre of journalism and emphasises that
continuity as much as change characterises the work of the war
correspondent. A thematically organised, historically rich
introduction, this book is ideal for students of journalism, media
and communication.
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