THE MEDIA: THEIR ROLE IN PEACE STUDIES
Abstract
The media are the great informers in our society. They are also the great persuaders. And the greatest of them all is television. Political careers have floundered on an unflattering projection image. News coverage of domestic unrest and international conflicts has influenced, even altered, political decisions. Packaged correctly, just about anything can be sold through televised advertising. What is the role of such powerful influences on matters of peace and security? Three people actively involved in the media industry address the question. RÉSUMÉ Les médias sont les grands informateurs de nos sociétés. Ils sont également doués d'un grand pouvoir persuasif. Le principal d'entre eux est sans conteste la télévision. Des carrières politiques se sont écroulées à cause d'une image peu flatteuse à la télévision. La couverture par les médias d'un conflit social isolé ou d'un conflit international a influencé, sinon modifié, bien des décisions politiques. Bien présenté, presque tout peut se vendre par la publicité télévisée. Quel est le rôle d'une influence aussi puissante sur la paix et la sécurité? Trois personnes qui connaissent fort bien le secteur des médias s'interrogent sur la question.Downloads
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1987-09-01
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Dyer, G., Klein, B. S., & Simpson, J. (1987). THE MEDIA: THEIR ROLE IN PEACE STUDIES. McGill Journal of Education / Revue Des Sciences De l’éducation De McGill, 22(003). Retrieved from https://mje.mcgill.ca/article/view/7765
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