Introduction -- Politicising the media or mediaizing the politician? media-political relations in Russia -- Factors motivating and determining censorship in the Russian media -- The use of rhetoric and the mass media in Russia's war on terror -- The Russian media at war: reporting on Russia's war on terror -- Terrorism in cyberspace: Kavkazcenter and virtual terrorism -- Conclusion
Summary
Greg Simons tackles the complicated yet essential role of mass media in society. Taking the Global War on Terror as a prime example, the author adopts a multidisciplinary approach to analyze the various facets of war and the role of the media within it. Assessing in particular the Russian fight against terrorism, this book provides a broader perspective and understanding of contemporary struggles
