Journalism and Conflict in Indonesia: From Reporting Violence to Promoting Peace

by Steve Sharp

This book examines, through the case study of Indonesia over recent decades, how the reporting of violence can drive the escalation of violence, and how journalists can alter their reporting practices in order to have the opposite effect and promote peace. It discusses the nature of press freedom in Indonesia from 1966 onwards, considers the relationship between the press and politicians, and explores journalists' working methods. It goes on to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138815837
• ISBN13: 9781138815834
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.0"