POLITICAL ECONOMIES OF THE MEDIA: THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE GLOBAL MEDIA, DWAYNE WINSECK AND DAL YONG JIN (EDS) (2011)

摘要

Against the backdrop of the transformation of the global media industries, this compelling collection of essays, edited by Dwayne Winseck and Dal Yong Jin, discusses the impact of disruptive trends such as digitization, neo-liberalization, globalization and consolidation on the production and distribution of media products and information services. Drawing upon the political economy of communications, the volume analyses media institutions, technologies, markets and use patterns, and considers the place of the 'network media industries' in advanced capitalist economies. By complementing theoretical issues of power and control in media industries with empirical evidence, and tackling a series of persistent digital media myths, the volume provides a timely contribution to the field of the political economy of communications. Hence, the book is highly recommended as essential reading to scholars and students. Also citizens who are concerned about the overarching power of a handful media conglomerates in the information society may find this book inspiring. Undoubtedly, the volume sets new directions for societal debate and academic research.