Across the Wires: From War coverage to Viral Lies - How News, Propaganda, and Influence Travel Across...

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Rowan Elridge

Across the Wires

From War coverage to Viral Lies - How News, Propaganda, and Influence Travel Across Borders...

Rowan Elridge

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Vij Books
25 September 2025

Media studies; Cognition & cognitive psychology; Human rights; Civil rights & citizenship

What if the stories shaping your beliefs weren't entirely yours? What if the way you see war, justice, and truth has been quietly engineered-not by a villain, but by design?

In an age of global connectivity, influence doesn't stop at borders-it travels faster than ever, embedded in headlines, images, and the language of urgency. This book is a gripping investigation into how media influence across borders shapes what we believe about the world-and ourselves. From emotionally charged war coverage in media to the subtle psychology behind narrative manipulation, it reveals how our minds become conduits for meaning we never consciously chose.

You'll discover: How viral disinformation spreads faster than truth-and why we're wired to believe it; The hidden architecture of belief and media framing, and how it shapes public opinion; The emotional design behind global news bias-why we empathize with some and overlook others; How psychological effects of media erode attention, certainty, and even empathy; Tools to develop real media literacy in the digital age without slipping into cynicism

This is not a guide to distrust-it's a map for navigating complexity. For readers who care about truth, perception, and the power of narrative-whether you're a global citizen, a conscious news consumer, or simply overwhelmed by the noise-this book will change how you watch the world.

Step behind the headlines. What you find there isn't just media. It's how propaganda spreads, how ideas become emotion, and how emotion becomes belief. And in reclaiming awareness, you reclaim your agency.

By: Rowan Elridge
Imprint: Vij Books
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 249g
ISBN: 9788199117945
ISBN 10: 819911794X
Pages: 182
Publication Date: 25 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Rowan Elridge writes at the intersection of media, meaning, and human psychology. With a lifelong fascination for how stories shape societies-and how societies shape the stories they believe-Elridge brings a rare clarity to one of the most urgent issues of our time: the silent power of narrative. Having worked across continents and cultures, Elridge draws from a global palette of perspectives, seeking not to condemn but to understand the invisible architectures of influence. Across the Wires is a culmination of years spent listening between the lines, tracing the ways our shared world is refracted through screens, headlines, and half-truths. Elridge writes not to shock, but to awaken.