The Role of the Media in The Contemporary World Arena.
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The Contemporary World Arena: EUA601 The Role of the Media in The Contemporary World Arena The media dominates the Contemporary World Arena in the 21st century, as it is the primary source for individuals to observe various world events as they happen. The terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre on September 11th 2001 were a clear example of the media bringing the Contemporary World Arena extremely close to home. CNN were able to deliver live coverage of the second plane crashing into the south tower at 9.03a.m1. Shock waves reverberated around the world; such is the power of the media and the subject it broadcast. September 11th was a shock, anyone watching the live pictures was constantly updated with more horrifying images: the pentagon in flames, United Airlines flight 93 crashing in Pennsylvania, the stories coming through of hundreds of fireman inside the buildings whilst they collapsed. The ability of...


