Lights, Camera, War: Is Media Technology Driving International Politics?

By Johanna Neuman

An experienced journalist shatters the myth that today's communications technology has an undue political influence, showing that throughout history new media technologies, from moveable type to the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312140045
• ISBN13: 9780312140045
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 327 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.8" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A Good History of Telecommunications

While the focus of this book tends to be the mix of telecommunication AND politics, Neuman does a great job at giving a history lesson. This book came out during the high point of internet hype - and Johanna Neuman did a great job of pointing out that previous technology breakthroughs (like the telegraph) really did change the world. Until I read this book I had overlooked the revolution of the now humble space satellite without which we wouldn't have CNN. This book would be a GREAT read for anyone into history, politics and technology. If you haven't read "Lights, Camera, War" dont wait for the publisher to get it into paperback, do yourself a favor and buy a used copy!