Kalinichenko B. The role of mass media in an information war: political determinants of influence and counteraction

Українська версія

Thesis for the degree of Doctor of Science (DSc)

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0521U100884

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Specialization

  • 23.00.02 - Політичні інститути та процеси

12-04-2021

Specialized Academic Board

Д 26.236.01

Institute of State and Law. V.M. Koretsky National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

Essay

Basing on the available research approaches to the phenomenon of information war, the lack of its common definition has been clarified. The author had revealed its general elements: 1) in its essence, information war is a confrontation between hostile parties (social systems); 2) it is marked by the systemic and complex nature of the application; 3) the basis of its purpose is to establish control over the enemy’s information sphere; 4) its functional purpose is the intense influence of the media on the individual, group and mass consciousness; 5) its main means – propaganda, misinformation, political manipulation.

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