Propaganda, the UN and World OrderBy Mark D. Alleyne
Palgrave Macmillan
About the Book
Mark D. Alleyne explains why the UN has run a propaganda program, why it has been defensive about it, and the role that project plays in international relations. Through the use of critical theory, the book makes a fascinating connection between a range of seemingly unconnected international phenomena, such as the Olympic Games, the celebration of Human Rights Day, UN peacekeeping, Hollywood movies, the campaign to free Nelson Mandela, and soccer’s World Cup. Alleyne’s incisive analysis is the needed tool for understanding how modern international relations is as much about the manipulation of symbols and ideas as about war.
About the Author
Mark D. Alleyne is Assistant Director in charge of Research at the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African-American Studies, UCLA. He has taught at a number of universities, including The University of Illinois, The University of Lagos, and the American University, Washington DC. Previous publications include International Power and International Communication and News Revolution.
Table of Contents
Introduction * Propaganda for Peace? * Global Information Machine * Polishing the Tarnished Image * Good Propaganda, Bad Propaganda * Lubricating the Wheels * Using the Tool * UN Ideological Work and International Change * Appendices * Bibliography
