Product Description

'(Miller's book) serves a purpose in trying to stimulate a far from redundant debate' Richard Norton Taylor, The Guardian
'A solid, honest, assiduous book ... Well worth reading' Eamonn McCann, Tribune
'The depth and quality of research which Miller draws upon as background information lends great authority to his work. It is all the more impressive, then, to find that his original research is also first class' Contemporary Record
'This is surely - and likely to remain for some time - the definitive study of 'public relations and the Northern conflict ... It is superb' Books Ireland
'Essential reading' Irish Studies Review
'An excellent book, clearly written, well referenced and theoretically succinct' Just News

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #873016 in Books
• Published on: 1994-10-20
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.20 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 380 pages

Review
'(Miller's book) serves a purpose in trying to stimulate a far from redundant debate' Richard Norton Taylor, Guardian'A very comprehensive analysis of the situation in N.Ireland ' P Dring, Media Studies, Southampton Institute'This book...holds an important message for those concerned with truth in the news'The Irish News'A solid, honest, assiduous book...Well worth reading' Eamonn McCann, Tribune'The best analysis I have read of the politics of news production in this country - and the best book about the propaganda struggle since Liz Curtis' Ireland: The Propaganda War' Lobster'This is surely - and likely to remain for some time - the definitive study of 'public relations and the Northern conflict... We'll return to this: it is superb' Books Ireland'A definitive account of the propaganda battle ... dilligently researched reportage' Andersonstown News'The most up-to-date and comprehensive account of the media's involovement in reporting Northern Ireland since Liz Curtis's earlier path-breaking study, Ireland: The Propaganda War. Miller's [study] is written in an accessible style and provides authoritative comentary. [It is] essential reading for anyone interested in the propaganda war' Irish Studies Review'Should be required reading for everyone with an interest in the British media' Planet'An excellent book, clearly written, well referenced and theoretically succinct. Supported by sound empirical research of the local, Irish, British and international media outlets; numerous personal interviews and a good audience analysis study, Miller charts the contours of the propaganda war over the past twenty five years' Just News'An authoritative study of the media' Brian Feeney, Irish News'The insights provided by David Miller into the workings of the media over the past 25 years are of enduring value' Paul Donovan, Catholic Herald

About the Author
David Miller is Professor of Sociology in the Department of Geography and Sociology at the University of Strathclyde. He has previously edited Thinker, Faker, Spinner, Spy (2007), Arguments Against G8 (2005) and Tell Me Lies: Propaganda and Media Distortion in the Attack on Iraq (2003) for Pluto Press.