The Media and the Gulf War/the Press and Democracy in Wartime

by Hedrick Smith (Editor)

America's attention focused in an intense way on the Gulf War, as briefings and bombings filled the airwaves, pictures and stories filled the print media of the world. The nation was hooked on a primetime live special who's action, by its nature, seemed the complete truth. But did the American people receive the information they deserved and which a free press should guarantee? Would media demands for less control have jeopardized lives and compromised battle action? In The Media and the Gulf War those questions are dealt with by experts on all sides of the issue- members of the media, the military, and the government.

438 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1992

About the author

Hedrick Smith is a journalist who has been a reporter and editor for The New York Times, a producer/correspondent for the PBS show Frontline, and author of several books.