| Description |
vi, 222 pages ; 26 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Explores the relationship between the media and multiculturalism. Maintaining that the media actively shape and construct undertandings of cultural difference, rather than reflecting debates on cultural diversity, the author argues that we must look to the media in order to understand cultural diversity and its position in society. Summarizes and critically discusses current approaches to multiculturalism and the media from a global perspective. Explores both the theoretical debates and empirical findings on multiculturalism and the media. Assumes the new perspective of mediation of cultural diversity, which critically combines elements of previous theories in order to gain a better understanding of the relationship between the media and cultural diversity. Explores media 'moments' of production, representation and consumption, while incorporating arguments on their shifting roles and boundaries. Examines separately the role of the internet, which is linked to many changes in patterns of media production, representation and to increased possibilities for diasporic and transnational communication. |
| Subject |
Mass media and minorities.
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Mass media and minorities. |
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Mass media and globalization.
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Mass media and globalization. |
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Mass media and culture.
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Mass media and culture. |
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Mass media and ethnic relations.
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Mass media and ethnic relations. |
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Mass media -- Social aspects.
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Mass media -- Social aspects. |
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Transnationalism.
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Transnationalism. |
| ISBN |
9781405180474 |
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1405180471 |
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9781405180467 paperback |
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1405180463 paperback |
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