What kind of world are we making for ourselves? Martin Bell uses his personal experiences as a reporter of eleven wars (to date), and independent MP, to write an impassioned, heartfelt and coruscating call to arms. The three central theses are the way in which war, politics and journalism have changed beyond all recognition in the past thirty years. As Kofi Annan said, we have entered the 21st century 'through gates of fire' and Bell pleads with poetic conviction for a stark reappraisal of the world we're creating for ...
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What kind of world are we making for ourselves? Martin Bell uses his personal experiences as a reporter of eleven wars (to date), and independent MP, to write an impassioned, heartfelt and coruscating call to arms. The three central theses are the way in which war, politics and journalism have changed beyond all recognition in the past thirty years. As Kofi Annan said, we have entered the 21st century 'through gates of fire' and Bell pleads with poetic conviction for a stark reappraisal of the world we're creating for ourselves. He has had first-hand experience in Afghanistan, Malawi, Rwanda, Kosovo, Serbia, Bosnia and the first Gulf War. He has been an independent MP and testified at The Hague. In Bell's words, 'this is a world in which it isn't even safe to be dead'. In the first World War 90 per cent of casualties were soldiers; in recent wars 90 per cent of casualties are civilians. The advent of 'live' conflict coverage on CNN has led to television being used as just another propaganda tool where the truth is difficult to find. Such facts can be gleaned from the saturation coverage we're experiencing of the current Gulf War, but Martin Bell is keen to place this in a wider context and warn of the calamitous future we are shaping. Bells' synthesis of recent history and behind-the scenes insights will create intense media debate. As political activism increases, this will be heralded as a benchmark work.
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Add this copy of Through Gates of Fire: a Journey Into World Disorder to cart. $4.38, very good condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 2003 by Weidenfeld & Nicolson.
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Used-Very Good. SIGNED copy VG hardback in VG dust jacket. Presentation inscription by Martin Bell on title page; no other inscriptions or annotations; binding tight; dust jacket not price-clipped.
Add this copy of Through Gates of Fire: a Journey Into World Disorder to cart. $9.45, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2003 by Weidenfeld & Nicolson.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN: 9780297847489.
Add this copy of Through the Gates of Fire a Journey Into World Disorder to cart. $11.77, very good condition, Sold by Rothwell & Dunworth Ltd rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dulverton, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2003 by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2003. 0297847481.
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1st edn 2nd printing signed by author on title page. 8vo. Original silver lettered blue cloth (VG), dustwrapper (VG in protective cover, not price clipped). Pp. 232 (no other inscriptions).
Add this copy of Through Gates of Fire: a Journey Into World Disorder to cart. $25.50, very good condition, Sold by Alpha 2 Omega Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southampton, HANTS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2003 by Weidenfeld & Nicolson.
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Near fine in Near fine jacket. Signed by the Author. Near fine condition. Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 2003. First edition-fourth impression. The book is Signed by the Author on the title page. Blue hardback(silver lettering to the spine) with Dj(a couple of small nicks, scratches and crease on the Dj cover), both in near fine condition. Illustrated inside the front and back cover. Nice and clean pages as new with light shelf wear on the outer edges, owner's name written on the edge of the front endpaper.233pp including Notes, index. Price un-clipped. Signed book.
Add this copy of Through Gates of Fire: a Journey Into World Disorder to cart. $3.33, very good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2004 by Phoenix.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
Add this copy of Through Gates of Fire: a Journey Into World Disorder to cart. $3.48, very good condition, Sold by Kennys.ie rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, IRELAND, published 2004 by Orion Publishing.
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Very Good. 2004. paperback. Good clean copy. Covers showing light age and shelf wear, lightly toned, text is crisp and clear and remains a fine copy.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
Add this copy of Through Gates of Fire: a Journey Into World Disorder to cart. $4.25, very good condition, Sold by Kennys.ie rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, IRELAND, published 2003 by Weidenfeld & Nicolson.
Add this copy of Through Gates of Fire: a Journey Into World Disorder to cart. $4.50, very good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2003 by Weidenfeld & Nicolson.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
Add this copy of Through Gates of Fire: a Journey Into World Disorder to cart. $4.50, very good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2003 by Weidenfeld & Nicolson.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.
