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The First Casualty: The War Correspondent As Hero And Mythmaker From The Crimea To Iraq (Johns Hopkins Paperback)
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The First Casualty When War Comes, Is Truth, Said American Senator Hiram Johnson In 1917. In His Gripping, Nowclassic History Of War Journalism, Phillip Knightley Shows Just How Right Johnson Was. From William Howard Russell, Who Described The Appalling Conditions Of The Crimean War In The Times Of London, To The Ranks Of Reporters, Photographers, And Cameramen Who Captured The Realities Of War In Vietnam, The First Casualty Tells A Fascinating Story Of Heroism And Collusion, Censorship And Suppression.Since Vietnam, Knightley Reveals, Governments Have Become Much More Adept At Managing The Media, As Highlighted In Chapters On The Falklands War, The Gulf War, And The Conflict Between Nato And Serbia Over Kosovo. And In A New Chapter On The Post9/11 Wars In Afghanistan And Iraq, Knightley Details Even Greater Degrees Of Government Manipulation And Media Complicity, As Evidenced By The Embedding Of Reporters In Military Units And The Uncritical, Openly Patriotic Coverage Of These Conflicts. The Age Of The War Correspondent As Hero, He Concludes, Appears To Be Over. Fully Updated, The First Casualty Remains Required Reading For Anyone Concerned About Freedom Of The Press, Journalistic Responsibility, And The Nature Of Modern Warfare.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The First Casualty'? A: The main theme of 'The First Casualty' is the relationship between war and journalism, emphasizing how the truth is often the first casualty of conflict, as explored through historical examples from various wars.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The First Casualty'? A: The author of 'The First Casualty' is Phillip Knightley, a renowned journalist and historian known for his expertise in war reporting.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: Key features of 'The First Casualty' include a comprehensive history of war journalism, analysis of media manipulation by governments, and a focus on the evolution of the war correspondent's role.
- Q: How many pages does 'The First Casualty' contain? A: The book 'The First Casualty' contains 608 pages.
- Q: Is 'The First Casualty' available in different editions? A: Yes, 'The First Casualty' is available in multiple editions, with the 3rd edition being the latest, updated version.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The First Casualty' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being offered? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring it is in excellent condition for readers.
- Q: When was 'The First Casualty' published? A: 'The First Casualty' was published on October 5, 2004.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'The First Casualty'? A: The book covers a range of topics including historical accounts of war journalism, media ethics, government censorship, and the role of journalists in modern conflicts.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading 'The First Casualty'? A: Readers concerned about freedom of the press, journalistic integrity, and the impact of media on public perception of war would benefit from this book.