The political economy of media: enduring issues, emerging dilemmas

By:

McChesney, Robert Waterman

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: 2010 Aakar Books DelhiDescription: 589 pISBN:

9789350020753

Subject(s):

Mass media - Economic aspects

DDC classification:

338.4730223 M2P6

Summary: The Political Economy of Media demonstrates the incompatibility of the corporate media system with a viable democratic public sphere, and the corrupt policymaking process that brings the system into existence. Among the most acclaimed communication scholars in the world, Robert W. McChesney has brought together all the major themes of his two decades of research. Rich in detail, evidence and thoughtful arguments, The Political Economy of Media provides a comprehensive critique of the degradation lof journalism, the hyper - commercialization of culture, the Internet and the emergence of the contemporary media reform movement. The Political Economy of Media is mandatory reading for anyone wishing to understand and change media, and the political economy in the world today. (http://aakarbooks.com/content/political-economy-media-enduring-issues-emerging-dilemmas-0)

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The Political Economy of Media demonstrates the incompatibility of the corporate media system with a viable democratic public sphere, and the corrupt policymaking process that brings the system into existence. Among the most acclaimed communication scholars in the world, Robert W. McChesney has brought together all the major themes of his two decades of research. Rich in detail, evidence and thoughtful arguments, The Political Economy of Media provides a comprehensive critique of the degradation lof journalism, the hyper - commercialization of culture, the Internet and the emergence of the contemporary media reform movement. The Political Economy of Media is mandatory reading for anyone wishing to understand and change media, and the political economy in the world today. (http://aakarbooks.com/content/political-economy-media-enduring-issues-emerging-dilemmas-0)

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