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The U.S. Media and Yugoslavia, 1991-1995

by James J. Sadkovich

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

This book is a unique contribution to both media studies and contemporary politics. It analyzes the American media's structure and its role in shaping perceptions of the crisis in the former Yugoslavia, and looks at the key issues involved, from self-determination to genocide. Sadkovich sees the failure of the U.S. media and the West as having prolonged and even aggravated the conflict in the former Yugoslavia. This work will prove useful to both the general reader and students of media and current affairs.

Book News Annotation:

Analyzes the US media's reporting on Yugoslavia's breakup and the conflicts that followed, paying special attention to the years 1991, the time of the outbreak of hostilities, and 1995, the year of the Dayton peace agreements. Discusses media elites and their audiences, stereotypes of Croats, Muslims, and Serbs, and legal and moral issues.
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Review:

Sadkovich has compiled a truly masterly assessment of the US media's biased and generally inept, if perhaps well-intentioned, efforts to make sense of [the unraveling of Yugoslavia]. What emerges is a searing indictment of the manner in which American media — press, radio, and television — go about reporting information, layered with bias, stereotypes, agenda-setting, and judgmental ethnic evaluations of morality. A useful bibliography and chapter notes provide a valuable mine of information. Recommended for undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty.Choice

Review:

Sadkovich has written an important book which makes a major contribution toward correcting some of the disinformation and confusion in much of the American media and among many American scholars where the recent Yugoslav War is concerned....This book should be read not only by scholars, but also by journalists and politicians.Sabrina P. Ramet Professor of International Studies University of Washington

Synopsis:

An analysis of the performance of the U.S. media during Yugoslavia's dissolution.

Synopsis:

mance of the U.S. media during Yugoslavia's dissolution.
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About the Author

JAMES J. SADKOVICH is an independent scholar.
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Table of Contents

Introduction: Approaching the Media

Elites and Audiences

Values

Types

Technique

Performance

Stereotypes: Croats and Muslims

Stereotypes: Serbs

Legal and Moral Issues

A Truly International Conflict

End Games

Bibliography

Index

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780275950460
Author:
Sadkovich, James J.
Publisher:
Praeger Publishers
Location:
Westport, Conn. :
Subject:
Communication
Subject:
United states
Subject:
Mass media
Subject:
International Relations
Subject:
Eastern Europe - Yugoslavia
Subject:
Yugoslav war, 1991-1995
Subject:
Foreign public opinion, American
Subject:
War in mass media.
Subject:
Yugoslav War, 1991-1995 -- Foreign public opinion, American.
Subject:
International Relations - General
Subject:
Mass Media - General
Subject:
Media Studies
Subject:
Eastern Europe - Balkan Republics
Subject:
Yugoslav War, 1991-1995 -- Press coverage.
Edition Description:
An analysis of the perfor
Series Volume:
pt. 2
Publication Date:
March 1998
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
Professional and scholarly
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
296
Dimensions:
9.35x6.23x1.10 in. 1.21 lbs.
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