Mediatized Conflict by Simon Cottle
This important book brings together the latest research findings and theoretical discussions to develop an encompassing, multidimensional and sophisticated understanding of the social complexities, political dynamics and cultural forms of mediatized conflicts in the world today. Case studies include:
- Anti-war protests and anti-globalization demonstrations
- Mediatized public crises centering on issues of 'race' and racism
- War journalism and peace journalism
- Risk society and the environment
- The politics of outrage and terror spectacle post 9/11
- Identity politics and cultural recognition