Messinger, author of British Propaganda and the State in the First World War, surveys the roles played by mass communication in war and peace making efforts. He covers the last 150 years of media advancements, from newspapers and books to television and the Internet, and their application to international relations. Drawing from a wealth of literature as well as his own research, Messinger offers a fascinating overview and predicts future directions for mass communication and war and peace making strategies. This book is intended for those studying communications. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)