This comprehensive survey charts the recent developments of technology and geo-politics and the way they affect media and communications studies. It explores their significance for the established domains of institutions, texts and audiences, drawing on a rich and genuinely international range of case studies.
Daya Kishan Thussu, Senior Lecturer in Mass Communications, University of North London.
This comprehensive survey charts the recent developments of technology and geo-politics and the way they affect media and communications studies. It explores their significance for the established domains of institutions, texts and audiences, drawing on a rich and genuinely international range of case studies.
"The best introduction and overview of the subject in print...Works across all the important social, economic, and political issues connected to the topic, making thoughtful and persuasive arguments. The book is well organized and highly readable. Thoroughly up-to-date...is certain to become mandatory reading for all students and scholars of global media and communication."—Robert W. McChesney, University of Illinois
"The best introduction and overview of the subject in print...Works across all the important social, economic, and political issues connected to the topic, making thoughtful and persuasive arguments. The book is well organized and highly readable. Thoroughly up-to-date...is certain to become mandatory reading for all students and scholars of global media and communication."—Robert W. McChesney, University of Illinois
"Thussu has drawn together a huge mass of material from international organizations, companies, and the trade press in an easily accessible format."—European Journal of Communication.
