The Information Front
Download or Read eBook The Information Front PDF written by Timothy Balzer and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Timothy Balzer |
| Publisher | : UBC Press |
| Total Pages | : 272 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780774818995 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0774818999 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (95 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Information Front by : Timothy Balzer
Book excerpt: In wartime, capturing the hearts and minds of the citizenry is arguably as important as victory on the battlefield. The Information Front explores the Canadian military’s use of public relations units to manage news during the Second World War. These specialized units were responsible for providing sufficient and positive news coverage to Canadians at home. This fascinating study traces the transformation of an emergent PR organization into an efficient publicity machine. It also scrutinizes news coverage and PR activities during major Canadian operations at Dieppe, Sicily, and Normandy to reveal how the military used censorship and propaganda to rally support for the war effort.
