The Gulf War Did Not Take Place

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The simulated Gulf War for media consumption.

This book is a thought-provoking analysis of the Gulf War, arguing that it was a carefully choreographed media event rather than an actual war. Baudrillard's ideas on simulation and hyperreality are applied to the war in a unique and fascinating way, making it a must-read for anyone interested in media studies or critical theory. Readers may appreciate the thought-provoking ideas and the challenge to the accepted narrative of the war.

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The Gulf War Did Not Take Place

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ISBN: 9780253210036
Date of Publication: 1995-10-22
Format: Paperback
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In a provocative analysis written during the unfolding drama of 1992, Baudrillard draws on his concepts of simulation and the hyperreal to argue that the Gulf War did not take place but was a carefully scripted media event―a "virtual" war. Patton’s introduction argues that Baudrillard, more than any other critic of the Gulf War, correctly identified the stakes involved in the gestation of the New World Order.
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The simulated Gulf War for media consumption.

This book is a thought-provoking analysis of the Gulf War, arguing that it was a carefully choreographed media event rather than an actual war. Baudrillard's ideas on simulation and hyperreality are applied to the war in a unique and fascinating way, making it a must-read for anyone interested in media studies or critical theory. Readers may appreciate the thought-provoking ideas and the challenge to the accepted narrative of the war.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.