Don't Mention the War: Northern Ireland, Propaganda and the Media [Hardcover]

David Miller (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 074530835X | ISBN-13: 978-0745308357 | Publication Date: October 1, 1994

This study sets out to chronicle the propaganda and (mis)information management that has affected British media reporting of the conflict in Northern Ireland, and contrasts it with coverage in Europe and the US. It paints a picture of manipulation of public awareness of the issues.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'(Miller's book) serves a purpose in trying to stimulate a far from redundant debate' Richard Norton Taylor, Guardian'A very comprehensive analysis of the situation in N.Ireland ' P Dring, Media Studies, Southampton Institute'This book...holds an important message for those concerned with truth in the news'The Irish News'A solid, honest, assiduous book...Well worth reading' Eamonn McCann, Tribune'The best analysis I have read of the politics of news production in this country - and the best book about the propaganda struggle since Liz Curtis' Ireland: The Propaganda War' Lobster'This is surely - and likely to remain for some time - the definitive study of 'public relations and the Northern conflict... We'll return to this: it is superb' Books Ireland'A definitive account of the propaganda battle ... dilligently researched reportage' Andersonstown News'The most up-to-date and comprehensive account of the media's involovement in reporting Northern Ireland since Liz Curtis's earlier path-breaking study, Ireland: The Propaganda War. Miller's [study] is written in an accessible style and provides authoritative comentary. [It is] essential reading for anyone interested in the propaganda war' Irish Studies Review'Should be required reading for everyone with an interest in the British media' Planet'An excellent book, clearly written, well referenced and theoretically succinct. Supported by sound empirical research of the local, Irish, British and international media outlets; numerous personal interviews and a good audience analysis study, Miller charts the contours of the propaganda war over the past twenty five years' Just News'An authoritative study of the media' Brian Feeney, Irish News'The insights provided by David Miller into the workings of the media over the past 25 years are of enduring value' Paul Donovan, Catholic Herald --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

David Miller is Professor of Sociology in the Department of Geography and Sociology at the University of Strathclyde. He has previously edited Thinker, Faker, Spinner, Spy (2007), Arguments Against G8 (2005) and Tell Me Lies: Propaganda and Media Distortion in the Attack on Iraq (2003) for Pluto Press. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 280 pages
• Publisher: Pluto Pr (October 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 074530835X
• ISBN-13: 978-0745308357
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,766,492 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars British Injustice, September 19, 2008

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This review is from: Don't Mention the War: Northern Ireland, Propaganda and the Media (Paperback)

Great book highlighting the severe illegal unjust laws of the occupied six county statelet of north east Ulster.Furthermore, the British/Loyalist sectarian ruling class's totally black propaganda campaign against an oppressed society that had lived with decades of being second class citizens. Deliberatley orchestrated media exposure to pervert the truth and poison the British public's mind against a people fighting for justice. Never once mentioning the facts of how the war began and who (Loyalist politicians fueling hatred into to dumb thugs) set the first explosion off, who killed the first police officer, and who started the murder and mayhem that followed. Great book, read it!