Fri Nov 13, 2009
Back Issues of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists and The Rotarian online via Google Books
The scanning elves at google books have continued to work hard to provide us with full-text goodies, including a growing collection of full color back issues of magazines.
A couple of the currently available publications may be of special interest to readers of this blog due to their special concerns for peace and conflict resolution. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (in publication since the 1940s) and The Rotarian (in publication since 1912) are available for searching and online reading.
You can browse back issues, and even embed a given issue in your website or course management system using the link link in the upper right when viewing an issue. See two examples of the embedded view below.
This one embeds a specific issue of The Rotarian that reviews their work on peace:
This example links to a specific story on the history of the Pugwash movement in the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists:
Digital Media in Conflict-Prone Societies
A new report from the Center for International Media Assistance entitled Digital Media in Conflict-Prone Settings explores the unique conditions under which digital media operate in conflict settings. It was written by Ivan Sigal, executive director of Global Voices and a former senior fellow at the United States Institute for Peace. It makes for an interesting read.
Here's the website abstract that accompanies the report:
"Throughout history, war has affected media, with conflict often creating an information void. In the 21st century, media has begun to affect war more than ever before. Digital media technologies – particularly participatory, networked tools – have increased communication and information dissemination in conflict settings, affecting all sides and involving new producers of news coverage. These new tools can be used to foment violence or to foster peace, and it is possible to build communication systems that encourage dialogue and nonviolent political solutions. The international media development community must adapt its conflict-zone programs to fit a new media environment, designing projects that encompass digital media applications that encourage more open communities and states, provide venues for dialogue, and reduce control of information."
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