War isn't hell, it's entertainment : essays on visual media and the representation of conflict /
"This book examines how war is used as an imaginary site to stage dramas; how boundaries between war, media, and entertainment dissolve as new media alters the formal qualities of representation; how entertainment is used to engage audiences; and what effect products of war and entertainment ha...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland,
[2009]
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| Summary: | "This book examines how war is used as an imaginary site to stage dramas; how boundaries between war, media, and entertainment dissolve as new media alters the formal qualities of representation; how entertainment is used to engage audiences; and what effect products of war and entertainment have on consumers of popular culture"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | vi, 283 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780786435586 (softcover : alk. paper) 0786435585 (softcover : alk. paper) |