About “The First Casualty”
The First Casualty examines the role of war journalism from the Crimean War to the post-9/11 conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, focusing on the relationship between media coverage and government control during wartime. It discusses the evolution of media management by governments, including practices such as embedding reporters in military units and the resulting media complicity in patriotic narratives.
Book details
- Published
- 1975
- Latest edition
- 1975 · ISBN 9780801869518
- ISBN
- 9780801869518
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The First Casualty?
The First Casualty by Phillip Knightley has 592 pages.