Year
1996
Degree Name
Master of Arts (Hons.)
Department
Graduate School of Journalism
Recommended Citation
Iyer, Padmanabhan R., Gulf war of 1991 and theories of the press: convergence of objectives in authoritarian and libertarian structures, Master of Arts (Hons.) thesis, Graduate School of Journalism, University of Wollongong, 1996. https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/2255
Abstract
This thesis studies an anomalous situation that prevailed during the media coverage of the Gulf War of 1991 when authoritarianism became the norm in the libertarian press. The limited conflict offered journalists representing different press systems an opportunity to work together, gather information, interpret events as they unfolded and narrate a story of global significance. Ideally, the reports emanating from the battlefield ought to have reflected the varying degrees of freedom with which the journalists worked in their countries.
Unless otherwise indicated, the views expressed in this thesis are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Wollongong.