Nukespeak, the Media and the Bomb
Author | : Crispin Aubrey |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 152 |
Release | : 1982 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015001714388 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (88 Downloads) |
Download or read book Nukespeak, the Media and the Bomb written by Crispin Aubrey and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nukespeak, the official language of nuclear war, dehumanises and legitimates the arms race. With contributions from prominent journalists, academics and disarmament activists, 'Nukespeak' examines this crucial aspect of the nuclear debate. It also looks at examples of censorship, at journalistic practice, at the language itself, and what practical steps can be taken to redress the balance. A useful and controversial intervention in the current argument about whether Britain should relinquish the bomb. - from the back cover.