Communicating Global Crises: Media, War, Climate, and Politics

The book explores the roles of media, war, religion, and politics in shaping public opinion and influencing people worldwide, in the context of global challenges such as the Ukrainian conflict, anti-government uprisings in Iran, and the rise of nationalism. It offers a comprehensive discourse and analysis of these issues, drawing from the expertise of contributors from diverse fields.

Format: Hardback
Length: 302 pages
Publication date: 15 August 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

In the face of a turbulent, conflict-ridden, and divisive global landscape, Russia's military aggression against Ukraine, as well as anti-government uprisings in Iran and other regions, demand a timely examination of the critical roles played by media, war, religion, and politics in shaping public opinion worldwide. This comprehensive book brings together esteemed and accomplished experts from diverse fields such as media, communication, politics, journalism, international relations, global studies, and cultural studies, spanning across the globe. Through meticulous research, assessment, writing, and presentation, these contributors offer a valuable resource for decision-makers at local, national, and international levels. Multicultural and multidisciplinary in approach, the book employs a range of content and discourse analysis techniques to unravel the complexities of our increasingly fragmented nations and world.

This significant collaborative effort provides a much-needed global discourse and analysis of our increasingly divided world. Within its pages, contributors delve into a wide array of topics, including the resurgence of nationalism, militarism, the proliferation of fake news, the looming climate crisis, the influence of media corporations, the perpetuation of economic inequalities, the scourge of inequality, the refugee crisis, the complexities of cultural representations, the impact of social media, the dynamics of human interactions, the realm of information warfare, the tactics of propaganda, and the emergence of a new world order.

By exploring these critical issues, the book offers valuable insights and perspectives that can help policymakers, activists, and individuals navigate the complex and interconnected challenges of our time. It serves as a call to action, urging us to confront the challenges head-on and work towards a more inclusive, peaceful, and sustainable future for all.

Weight: 624g
Dimension: 159 x 237 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538181843