Comparing media from around the world
By: McKenzie, Robert
Title By: Weber, Ian [Contributor] | Dajani, Nabil [Contributor]
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BookPublisher: Boston : Pearson/Allyn and Bacon, c2006.Description: xi, 372 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.ISBN: 9780205402427Subject(s): Mass media | GlobalizationDDC classification: 302.23 Online resources: Location Map | Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 302.23 MC CO (Browse shelf) | Available | T0054147 |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 363-366) and index.
Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. Climate of globalization -- Ch. 3. Elements of a media system -- Ch. 4. Cultural characteristics of the eight countries -- Ch. 5. Philosophies for media systems -- Ch. 6. Regulation of media -- Ch. 7. Financing of media -- Ch. 8. Accessibility of media -- Ch. 9. Media content -- Ch. 10. News reporting -- Ch. 11. Media imports and exports -- Ch. 12. Media audiences -- Ch. 13. Conclusion.
Comparing Media from Around the World discusses the fundamental elements of media systems and shows how they are used in eight sample countries (France, Sweden, the UK, the USA, Mexico, China, Ghana, and Lebanon). Unlike other texts, it is organized according to media elements, with comparative discussions of all eight countries within each chapter. This helps students make connections and comparisons between the countries and allows them to apply the concepts to other countries not discussed in the text.