Bad News From Israel Author:Greg Philo, Mike (Glasgow University Media Group) Berry Based on rigorous research by the world-renowned Glasgow University Media Group, this authoritative and well-referenced book examines media coverage - and media bias - of the current conflict in the Middle East and the impact this coverage has on public opinion. Beginning with a brief history of the present crisis from the period of the Briti... more »sh mandate in Palestine through to the creation of Israel, the refugee crisis, the wars, attempts at peace, Oslo and Wye Accords and the intifadas, it then examines media coverage of the conflict, mainly focusing on television news - and discussing the major differences in the way Israelis and Palestinians are represented on television. Using new techniques to identify trends in public understanding and belief, it looks at audience reception and shows very clearly how public belief and opinion have been shaped by news reporting. In the light of the Group's findings, alternative and improved ways of presenting news are considered, based on research which involves broadcasters, academics, journalists and ordinary viewers.« less