Press And Partition Of Punjab

How did one of India's most influential newspapers report the seismic events that tore Punjab apart? Press and Partition of Punjab offers the first comprehensive, primary-source analysis of the Civil & Military Gazette's coverage from 1946 to 1947. This groundbreaking study by Ehsan Ahmad Khan goes beyond recounting history to reveal how the news was framed, offering a masterclass in the power of media to shape public opinion during a crisis.

Unpack the Narrative of a Nation Dividing
This book is not just about the Partition; it's about the machinery of perception. Through meticulous content analysis of the Gazette's archives, Khan decodes the tone, language, and narrative strategies used by the colonial press. Discover the shifting policy perspectives, the loaded word choices, and the subtle framing devices that influenced how millions understood the unfolding tragedy and the political maneuvers behind it.

A Unique Dual Perspective: Text and Image
Beyond the columns of newsprint, this study includes a rare collection of caricatures and cartoons from the native press. These powerful visual narratives provide an indispensable, often satirical, counterpoint to the Gazette's reporting, enriching your understanding of the public sentiment and complexities of the era in a way text alone cannot.

Why This Research is a Foundational Reference:

• Primary Source Power: Built on first-hand archival research, it offers an authentic, unfiltered look into historical media discourse.
• Reveals Media's Role: Sheds new light on the profound relationship between media, politics, and public opinion at a critical historical juncture.
• Interdisciplinary Value: An essential text for students and scholars of Journalism, History, Political Communication, and South Asian Studies.
• Key to Understanding Today: Provides the tools to critically analyze how media constructs narratives during contemporary conflicts and political upheavals.

Gain Critical Insight Into:

• The mechanics of colonial-era journalism and its editorial stance on independence and partition.
• How specific events were reported (or overlooked) and the potential impact on different communities.
• The visual rhetoric of the native press as a form of resistance and commentary.
• The enduring legacy of these media narratives on the historical memory of Partition.

Essential For:

• University Students & Academics in history, media studies, and political science.
• Researchers & Librarians focusing on Partition studies, media history, or colonial Punjab.
• Journalists & Communication Professionals interested in the historical ethics and power of their craft.
• History Enthusiasts seeking a fresh, analytical perspective on 1947 beyond political and military accounts.

Authoritative Hardcover Edition:
This durable hardback is a seminal academic work. Its pioneering research and unique visual material make it a lasting and indispensable resource for anyone dedicated to understanding the complex role of the press in shaping history.

Read between the lines of history. This book gives you the lens to see how the story of Partition was written as it happened.

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