This uniquely comprehensive assessment of the role of the media before, during and after wars draws on examples from the 20th century's "total wars" as well as "limited wars," terrorist campaigns, and complex emergencies such as Rwanda and Somalia. It argues that the media's performance in wartime may result as much from peacetime journalistic practices as from the special circumstances of war. The book concludes by assessing the impact of new communications technology and how the representation of future wars is likely to differ from those in the past.

Praise

In addition to her appraisal of the news media's performance, the author offfers intriguing insights about the entertainment media's depiction of war. The World Today

About the Author(s)

Susan L. Carruthers

Susan L. Carruthers is Senior Lecturer in International Politics at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth.

Table of Contents

Media Before War * Media in Total War * Media and Limited War * Media and Terrorism * Media, Globalization and "Other People's Wars" * Media After War