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The First Casualty: The War Correspondent As Hero And Mythmaker From The Crimea To Kosovo,New
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The Most Comprehensive J'Accuse Of Journalism As Propaganda In The English Language... Ought To Be Read By Every Young Reporter And By Those Who Retain Pride In Our Craft Of Truthtelling, Not Matter How Unpopular Or Unpalatable The Truth.' John Pilger, From The Preface To The New Edition'The First Casualty When War Comes, Is Truth,' Said American Senator Hiram Johnson In 1917, And 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 Times [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, Mythmaking And Propaganda. Since Vietnam, Knightley Finds, Governments Have Become Much More Adept At Managing The Media, And In New Chapters On The Falklands, The Gulf War, And The Former Yugoslavia, He Concludes That The War Correspondent'S Role As A Seeker Of Truth Is Now In Jeopardy.From Reviews Of The First Edition:'[This Book] May Make Us All A Little More Free To Talk About And Find The Truth.' Garry Wills, New York Times Book Review'Disturbing, Even Dismaying, Yet Also In Its Painful Way, Enormously Entertaining.' New Yorker
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The First Casualty' about? A: 'The First Casualty' explores the role of war correspondents throughout history, highlighting how journalism can be influenced by propaganda and censorship during conflicts.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The First Casualty'? A: The author of 'The First Casualty' is Mr. Phillip Knightley, a well-respected journalist and historian.
- Q: When was 'The First Casualty' published? A: 'The First Casualty' was published on April 24, 2002.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the relationship between truth and war, the evolution of war journalism, and the challenges faced by correspondents in reporting accurately under pressure.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young journalists? A: Yes, the book is highly recommended for young journalists as it provides valuable insights into the ethics and challenges of journalism in war.
- Q: How many pages does 'The First Casualty' have? A: 'The First Casualty' has a total of 592 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'The First Casualty' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any reviews or endorsements for the book? A: Yes, notable reviews include praise from John Pilger and Garry Wills, highlighting its importance in understanding the truth in journalism.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The First Casualty' is categorized under the United States.