Alan Fisher

Working from my Masters Thesis I have co authored a chapter in this new book which ahs just been published.


From the foundations of the world’s first great empires to the empires of today, war has preoccupied human civilisation for as many as 4000 years. It has fascinated, horrified, thrilled, confused, inspired and disgusted mankind since records began. Provoking such a huge range of emotions and reactions and fulfilling all the elements of newsworthiness, it is hardly surprising… Show more

Working from my Masters Thesis I have co authored a chapter in this new book which ahs just been published.


From the foundations of the world’s first great empires to the empires of today, war has preoccupied human civilisation for as many as 4000 years. It has fascinated, horrified, thrilled, confused, inspired and disgusted mankind since records began. Provoking such a huge range of emotions and reactions and fulfilling all the elements of newsworthiness, it is hardly surprising that war makes ‘good’ news.

Modern technological advancements, such as the camera and television, brought the brutality of war into the homes and daily lives of the public. No longer a far-away and out-of-sight affair, the public’s ability to ‘see’ what was happening on the frontline changed not only how wars were fought but why they were fought. Even when a war is considered ‘popular,’ the involvement of the press and the weight of public opinion has led to criticisms that have transformed modern warfare almost in equal measure to the changes brought about by weapon technology. War reporting seeks to look beyond the official story, to understand the very nature of conflict whilst acknowledging that it is no longer simply good versus evil.

This edited volume presents a unique insight into the work of the war correspondent and battlefield photographer from the earliest days of modern war reporting to the present. It reveals how, influenced by the changing face of modern warfare, the work of the war correspondent has been significantly altered in style, method, and practice. By combining historical analysis with experiences of modern day war reporting, this book provides an important contribution to the understanding of this complicated profession, which will be of interest to journalists, academics, and students, alike.
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A look at the key moments of the Republican 2012 US Presidential campaign.

This is a collection of articles posted on the Al Jazeera website as the 2012 US Presidential campaign unfolded. Written by Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent, Alan Fisher this follows the Republican challenge to Barack Obama from the early days campaigning in Iowa, through Mitt Romney's success in the nomination process to the Republican National Convention in Tampa, the dramatic Presidential debates and an… Show more

A look at the key moments of the Republican 2012 US Presidential campaign.

This is a collection of articles posted on the Al Jazeera website as the 2012 US Presidential campaign unfolded. Written by Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent, Alan Fisher this follows the Republican challenge to Barack Obama from the early days campaigning in Iowa, through Mitt Romney's success in the nomination process to the Republican National Convention in Tampa, the dramatic Presidential debates and an unforgettable final night in a ballroom in Boston.

Insightful and informative, this is a record of the key moments of the 2012 campaign, the personalities and issues; the successes and the failures.

A useful record for anyone interested in the political process, the long nomination campaign and battle to be President.

It also includes a number of photos capturing the key moments and some behind the scenes TV action
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All profits from this book are being donated to a number of charities aimed at improving, expanding and protecting journalism Show less

A chapter from the book MIRAGE IN THE DESERT? REPORTING THE ARAB SPRING.
Editors;John Mair and Richard Lance Keeble
Publication date;11th October 2011
Publisher:Arima .Abramis Academic Publishing Bury St Edmunds