Lessons Learned: How to Evaluate War Reporting
In coverage of the war in the Middle East, as in coverage of earlier wars, “quicker” seemed to be better,…
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To many, the Persian Gulf War was a tragedy, to others a successful crusade. To Sam Keen, the writer, teacher…
Military-News Complex: What Determines What We See and Hear
Students of television have identified more than one way of viewing its role as a cultural force. Recognition of the…
Military Doublespeak: How Jargon Turns Gore into Glory
“Doublespeak is not lying, nor is it merely sloppy language. It is the intentional use of euphemisms, synonyms, jargon, and…
How to Evaluate War Movies
Popular films articulate the desires, fears and aspirations of our culture. Analysis of recent war films can shed light on…
Getting a Handle on Military Advertising
Recruiting ads are all around us. Instead of tuning them out or turning the page, put them on the agenda…
Media Images Pitch War for Profit
Like many other media events, the lure of Persian Gulf war profits brought out the worst in many marketers. Not…
Reporting Conventions Mask Sexual Politics
The day after the war with Iraq began, I sat in front of my television and listened to a young…
More Diversity Found in Coverage
With Canadian troops serving in the United Nations task force and U.S. television beamed across the border, Canadian perspectives of…
Cancer is an Equal Opportunity Disease
Before you finish reading this column three people will die of lung cancer associated with cigarette smoking. The chances that…