Reporting Immigration Conflict: Opportunities for Peace Journalism

Mariely Valentin-Llopis' book Reporting Immigration Conflict: Opportunities for Peace Journalism examines the role of American and Mexican media in promoting harsh views against Central American migrants, focusing on the U.S. southwestern border crossing conflict in 2014 and 2019. She challenges traditional journalism approaches by introducing the peace journalism rubric to immigration reporting, offering practical approaches to transforming media work for peace solutions to transnational conflicts.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 26 August 2021
Publisher: Lexington Books

In her groundbreaking book, Reporting Immigration Conflict: Opportunities for Peace Journalism, Mariely Valentin-Llopis delves deep into the critical role played by American and Mexican media in propagating harsh attitudes towards Central American migrants. This comprehensive examination specifically focuses on two significant periods: 2014 and 2019, both marked by significant border crossing conflicts in the southwestern region of the United States. Valentin-Llopis contextualizes the plight of migrants by paying close attention to unaccompanied minor migrants and the devastating family separation crisis that unfolded during these periods. To provide a contrasting perspective, the author also conducts a historical analysis, delving into instances where news reporters deviated from traditional journalism principles to protect Cuban children refugees fleeing the Castro regime and communism. This exploration demonstrates that it is indeed possible to present fair and empathetic depictions of migrants and their struggles.

Valentin-Llopis boldly challenges the traditional approach to news production by introducing the peace journalism rubric to immigration reporting. This innovative framework encourages journalists to adopt a more nuanced and compassionate perspective, focusing on promoting peaceful solutions to transnational conflicts. Scholars of international relations, journalism, history, and minority studies will find this book invaluable, as it offers a wealth of insights and perspectives. Moreover, media practitioners in the field can also benefit from practical approaches outlined in the book, enabling them to transform their work and contribute to the pursuit of peace in the face of pressing global challenges.

Weight: 360g
Dimension: 159 x 236 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793613493