ISBN10: 1583671617, ISBN13: 9781583671610, [publisher: Monthly Review Press 2008-06-25, New York] Softcover Language: ENG
[London, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2008]

ISBN10: 1583671617, ISBN13: 9781583671610, [publisher: Monthly Review Press,U.S., New York] Softcover Paperback. More than any other work, 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 of 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. Media's reach penetrates nearly every corner of the world. But it has also been a contested realm, embodying class politics and the interests of monopoly capital. This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the economic and political powers that seek to consolidate private control of media with increasing profit - all at the expense of democracy. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
[Stevenage, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2008]

ISBN10: 1583671617, ISBN13: 9781583671610, [publisher: Monthly Review Press] Softcover pp. 588
[New York, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2008]