Reporting Conflict: New Directions in Peace Journalism

Unlock the power of informed journalism with 'Reporting Conflict: New Directions in Peace Journalism'. This essential guide, penned by renowned scholars Jake Lynch and Johan Galtung, revolutionizes how we perceive and report on conflicts worldwide. As part of the 'New Approaches to Peace and Conflict' series, this meticulously crafted trade paperback takes you beyond conventional war journalism that often paints narratives in black and white, focusing merely on body counts and the good-versus-evil dichotomy. Instead, it lays the groundwork for peace journalism, advocating for coverage that digs deeper into the root causes of conflict and explores paths to resolution. With insightful analyses of pivotal events such as the Korean War and NATO's intervention in Kosovo, this book challenges journalists to adopt a broader perspective. A must-read for media professionals, students of journalism, and anyone passionate about social justice, 'Reporting Conflict' dares us to envision a world where discussions around conflict are informed, balanced, and constructive. With 240 pages of compelling content published by the University of Queensland Press in 2010, this book is a treasure trove of knowledge for anyone wanting to understand conflict through a peaceful lens. Enjoy FREE shipping on your order, and please allow up to 10 days for delivery. Note that combined shipping is not available with this item.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780702237676
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2010
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Pages: 240


Description:
Introducing a compelling new series that offers leading international thinking on conflict and peacebuilding. Journalists control our access to news. By pitching stories from particular angles, the media decides the issues for public debate. In Reporting Conflict, one of two inaugural titles in the New Approaches to Peace and Conflict series, Jake Lynch and Johan Galtung challenge reporters to tell the real story of conflicts around the world. The dominant kind of conflict reporting is what Lynch and Galtung call war journalism- conflicts are seen as good versus evil, and the score is kept with body counts. The media's handling of 9/11 and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq highlight the one-sided reporting that war journalism creates. Peace journalism uses a broader lens- why not report what caused the conflict, and how it might be resolved? Lynch and Galtung show how journalists could have reported the Korean War, the NATO bombing in Kosovo and the first Gulf War, sparking a more informed discussion of these important issues. This provocative book is essential reading for everyone who wants the media to tell the whole truth about conflict.

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