Conflict Propaganda in Syria

This book investigates rival narratives about the conflict in Syria from 2011 onwards.

Auteur

Oliver Boyd-Barrett is Professor Emeritus of Bowling Green State University, USA, and of California State Polytechnic University, USA. He teaches at California State University, Channel Islands.

Contenu

Part I: Introduction

1. War, Media, and Global Crises Part II: Competing Narratives

2. Binary Narratives (1-5)

3. Binary Narratives (6-11) Part III: Mainstream Narratives

4. Extended Arab Spring

5. Reckless Interventions

6. Neither Idealism, nor Realism Part IV: Counter Narratives

7. Imperial Blowback

8. Salafist Revolt Part V: Institutions of Interventionist Propaganda

9. Compromised Sources: States, Activists and Correspondents

10. Imperial Journalism: The Case of Marie Colvin

11. Compromised Sources: Government-Funded "Non-Government" Organizations

12. Chemical Weapons and the Collapse of Institutional Credibility: Aleppo and East Ghouta

13. Chemical Weapons and the Collapse of Institutional Credibility: Khan Shaykhoun and Dhouma Part VI: Long Tail to Conclusion

14. From Long Tail to Long Tale

15. Conclusion