Mass Media and Modern Warfare

'...without doubt an impressive investigation figuring out not only the modern principles of terrorism but also a much-less researched area: the media involvement in this process. This cohesion makes the book full of intriguing facts and disclosures about specific details of the relationship between politics and the media in the Russian context. The author carefully investigates the past and the present of this evolution, and on this basis captures readers with a provocative conclusion that the modern Russian government is, in fact, still doing too little to stop the dispersal of extremism in the country.' Dmitry Strovsky, Ural State University, Russia 'The relation between military and security, politicians and media are in the forefront of the academic and theoretic debates. The book provides us with an exceptional comprehensive address of those matters illustrated with the vivid image of the Russian perception and practical use of the concept of the Global War on Terrorism.' Iulian Chifu, director, Conflict Prevention and Early Warning Center, Bucharest, Romania 'This is a profound and comprehensive study which deserves to be read, not only by those interested in Russian politics. International relations and global security nowadays more and more depend on media coverage of hot news whether they are local wars or terrorist acts. Bright, provocative analysis of the information warfare which is still going on.' Evgeny Pashentsev, National Economy Academy, Moscow, Russia 'Greg Simons has produced an insightful, comprehensive account of mass-media functioning and media coverage of terrorism in Russia. The book is a valuable contribution for anyone seeking to understand the battlefield of information warfare.' Daria Bazarkina, Moscow State Humanitarian University named after M. A. Sholokhov (MGGU), Russia 'Simons' book is full of intelligent comment and insight and is well worth reading to get a picture of how the media works in Russia today.' Politico 'Mass M