This book applies the concept of mediatization to the contemporary dynamic between war, media and society, with a focus on the Israeli Defence Forces.

Michal Shavit is lecturer at the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya, Israel, and has a PhD in Social Science and Public Policy from Kings College London.

Introduction

1. The IDF, Israeli Society and the Media on the Eve of the 21st Century

2. Restrictive Media Policy, 2000-2002

3. Strategic Communications, 2002-2005

4. Mediatized Media Strategy, 2005

5. Spinning a War - The Second Lebanon War, 2006

6. Glocal Media Strategy, 2008-2014

7. Mediatizing the IDF