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Media, Memory, And Forgiveness: Case Studies In South Africa And Argentina's Conflict Resolution Processes, Byron T. Scott, Caroline Escudero, Anya Litvak
Media, Memory, And Forgiveness: Case Studies In South Africa And Argentina's Conflict Resolution Processes, Byron T. Scott, Caroline Escudero, Anya Litvak
Journal of Dispute Resolution
Studies of conflict frames' customarily include neither mid- to long-term resolution nor the role of the media in that healing process. In theory, the formal reconciliation processes that have followed internal conflicts in many nations provide resolution and a pathway to long-term healing. But do they? As the chief cultural guardians of national memories, what is the role of the media? Between the spikes of crisis reporting, are there persistent frames of journalistic messages that affect how ever-receding events are viewed by new generations? This paper looks at media behavior in two contrasting nations, Argentina and South Africa, while arguing …
Media And International Conflict: A Multidisciplinary Approach, Eytan Gilboa
Media And International Conflict: A Multidisciplinary Approach, Eytan Gilboa
Journal of Dispute Resolution
This study suggests a new framework for analysis of media coverage and its role in international conflict. The framework is based on integration of theories and models from both international studies and communication. The work begins with a brief analysis of major changes that have occurred in last two decades in the nature and evolution of international conflicts. The analysis offers significant distinctions among types, levels, and phases of conflict. Next, the study presents major changes that have occurred in the media and offers significant distinctions among levels, types, and functions of media. Based on all these concepts and ideas, …