Russia Today and Conspiracy Theories: People, Power and Politics on RT by Ilya Y

Description: Russia Today and Conspiracy Theories by Ilya Yablokov, Precious N. Chatterje-Doody The Russian international media outlet Russia Today (RT) has been widely accused in the Western world of producing government propaganda and conspiracy theories. This book explores for the first time what role conspiracy theories actually play in the networks broadcasts. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Russian international media outlet Russia Today (RT) has been widely accused in the Western world of producing government propaganda and conspiracy theories. This book explores for the first time the role that conspiracy theories actually play in the networks broadcasts.More than this, it provides the first ever study of how the Russian government engages with conspiracy theories in the international arena, with a particular focus on the use of conspiracy theories as an instrument of public diplomacy. RT was established in 2005 to represent Russia to the world, and to present a Russian perspective on global events. Whilst some of RTs more overtly conspiratorial output has been taken off the air, the network remains a source of significant concern for governments and intelligence agencies in Europe and North America. Now, more than ever, policymakers, journalists, academics, and intelligence services alike seek to understand the role RT plays in the Russian governments foreign policy agenda. The authors use RT as a case study to investigate how global communication technologies influence the development and dissemination of conspiracy theories, which are also an important component of the post-Soviet Russian intellectual landscape and Kremlin-sponsored political discourse.This book will appeal to students and scholars of Politics and International Relations, Russian Studies, and Conspiracy Theories. Author Biography Ilya Yablokov is a Lecturer in Journalism and Media at the University of Sheffield, UK. His areas of expertise are Russian media and international broadcasting, Russian politics, conspiracy theories, conspiracy theories, mis and disinformation campaigns as well as problems of censorship and self-censorship in todays media.Precious N Chatterje-Doody is a Lecturer in Politics and International Studies at the Open University, UK. Her areas of expertise are Russian foreign and security policy, soft power, information politics, and political communication. Table of Contents Introduction: The Curious Case of RT 1. Conspiracy Theories, the Evolution of Communication, and the Contemporary Global Media Environment 2. Question More? The Kremlins Strategy Behind RT 3. The World According to the Truthseekers 4. Conspiracy and Democracy: Election Meddling and #TrumpRussia 5. Conspiracy and Crisis: Narrative Holes and the Skripal Affair 6. RT in the Post-Pandemic World Conclusion Review Reviewed by Maria Lipman for Foreign Affairs: Discussed on the podcast Secrets & Spies: Review by Muhammed Onur Çöpolu for Europe-Asia Studies journal: 1080/09668136.2022.2129155?scroll=top&needAccess=true&role=tab"Overall, the book is a valuable and timely contribution to the literature on conspiracy theory and media, especially in its interrogation of Russian politics, and presents a rigorous analysis of how the Putin regime uses state-led media as a foreign policy tool." - Muhammed Onur Copoglu, Middle East Technical University Details ISBN0367224674 Author Precious N. Chatterje-Doody Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Series Conspiracy Theories Year 2021 ISBN-10 0367224674 ISBN-13 9780367224677 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2021-06-09 UK Release Date 2021-06-09 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 108 AU Release Date 2021-06-09 NZ Release Date 2021-06-09 Subtitle People, Power and Politics on RT Alternative 9780367697013 DEWEY 070.195 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135650426;

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