When editors and reporters make choices - about what stories to cover, and how to cover them - which create opportunities for society at large to consider and to value non-violent, developmental responses to conflict. READ MORE in Peace Journalism, by Jake Lynch and Annabel McGoldrick (to order via PayPal - see below):

• Introduction by Professor Roy Greenslade, commentator for Media Guardian
• Preface by John Kampfner, editor of the New Statesman

Reviews

Professor Bill Kovarik (Communications, Radford University) in Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly, full text at http://www.radford.edu/~wkovarik/misc/blog/5journalism.peace2.html:

'An impressive mix of insights, exercises and practical examples... Working journalists and journalism educators will be deeply grateful for Lynch and McGoldrick’s work. The script and story comparisons, the workshop approach, and the background on recent issues in conflict resolution in Peace Journalism combine to make it a model of usefulness in any topic area. It is one of the most significant new books on the profession of journalism to have been published in many years'.

Linda Mitchell (Journalism, Cardiff University) in Social Semiotics:

'Lynch and McGoldrick build their argument carefully, chapter by chapter, bringing to bear their considerable insight and professional know-how. Chapters 2 and 3 form an excellent introduction [to conflict theory]... The choice of examples from recent conflicts lends a credibility and authority to the argument - an engaging and valuable contribution to the debate'.

Professor Robert A Hackett (Communications, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada) in Media Development:

'[Lynch and McGoldrick] present a compelling case in this landmark study... impressively draw[ing] upon a range of academic theory to inform their analysis and their practical advice for newsworkers, a remarkable achievement for those familiar with the cultural divide between journalism and academia!'

Andrew Gilligan in the British Journalism Review:

'This stimulating book... rightly call[s] on journalism to assume genuinely independent power of its own. Peace Journalism's call for a more analytical approach to conflict reporting is surely correct'.

Tiina Seppala (International Relations, University of Lapland, Norway) reviews Peace Journalism for War and the Media Network, full text at http://www.warandmedia.org/commentary/reviews/peacejournalism.htm

'Lynch and McGoldrick translate the principles of Peace Journalism into concrete tools that can be rehearsed and applied. Seemingly simple exercises illustrate the complex and multi-dimensional interplay between different actors and their interests as well as the difference between War Journalism and Peace Journalism approaches. Because of this practical advice and the accompanying guidelines, Peace Journalism is an ideal book for journalists and students of journalism. In addition, the authors' discussion of the theoretical underpinnings of the relationships between journalism and politics, conflict and peace resolution mean it is also well suited for scholars of Peace Studies, Political Science and International Relations'.

Solveig Steien reviews Peace Journalism for Conflict and Communication Online, full text at http://www.cco.regener-online.de/ (click on 'Archives' then 'Vol 5, No 1, 2006'):

'Because it is written by journalists with long lasting experience on reporting from such conflicts and from teaching students and journalist colleagues, the reliability on the subject peace journalism is high; the conclusions come from deep reflective experiences in the field! The chapters are followed by exercises that might help the reader to a higher level of reflection, and with the list of exercises it is very useful in educating journalists and media students all over the world. The list of internet addresses in the endnotes and the list of literature, give a valuable supplement for the researcher, the student as well as for any other curious reader... It is indispensable for any journalist who is or will be covering conflicts'.

Parliamentary debate - Peace Journalism was debated in the Grand Committee Room of the Houses of Parliament, on Wednesday November 30 

Panel: Jake Lynch; Panorama reporter Jane Corbin; Financial Times Magazine contributing editor John Lloyd; al Quds al Araby editor Abdelbari Atwan and Oxford Research Group consultant Gabrielle Rifkind

Report here: http://mathaba.net/MNN/www.anotheriraq.com/x.htm?http://www.mathaba.net/MNN/www.anotheriraq.com/item/?x=471788

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Praise for Peace Journalism - the book:

'This is not just a book of theory. It is packed with sensible, easily understood, practical exercises in understanding peace journalism. It is suitable for both old hands and newcomers alike. You cannot put it down without being convinced that the authors are right and that the world will be a better and safer place if their recipe for a reporters' revolution wins the support it deserves’ – Phillip Knightley, author, The First Casualty 

‘This is an important study of how conflicts are influenced by the way they are reported in the media… the authors have provided a valuable service in focusing on an issue which is of special relevance now’ - Kim Sengupta, the London Independent

'Worth its weight in gold... exciting as well as instructive' - Richard Falk, Professor Emeritus, Princeton

'Elegantly written, often humorous and always encyclopaedic... The most refreshing and constructive analysis of media practice for years' - Professor Stuart Rees, Director, Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, Sydney

'An indispensable training tool for journalists living and working amidst violent conflict' - Carolyn Arguillas, Editor, Mindanews, the Philippines

'Worthy of a place on the desk of every reporter and every thinking person' - Associate Professor Chris Nash, Director, Australian Centre for Independent Journalism

'Lucid and practical... should be required reading for all students and practitioners of journalism' - Professor Majid Tehranian, Director, Toda Institute for Peace and Policy Research

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