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Katrin Voltmer - The Media in Transitional Democracies - 9780745644585 - V9780745644585
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The Media in Transitional Democracies

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Description for The Media in Transitional Democracies Hardback. The last quarter of a century has seen an unprecedented wave of democratization around the globe. In these transitions from authoritarian rule to a more democratic order, the media have played a key role both by facilitating, but frequently also inhibiting, democratic practices to take root. Series: Contemporary Political Communication. Num Pages: 204 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 528.
The last quarter of a century has seen an unprecedented wave of democratization around the globe. In these transitions from authoritarian rule to a more democratic order, the media have played a key role both by facilitating, but frequently also inhibiting, democratic practices to take root. This book provides an accessible and systematic introduction to the media in transitional democracies. It analyses the problems that occur when transforming the media into independent institutions that are able to inform citizens and hold governments to account. The book covers the following topics: 
  • normative conceptions of media and democracy;
  • the role of the ... Read more
  • the internet as a new space for democratic change;
  • the persistence of political interference in emerging democracies;
  • the interlocking power of media markets and political ownership;
  • the challenges to journalistic professionalism in post-authoritarian contexts;
  • the role of the media in divided societies;
The book takes a global view by exploring the interplay of political and media transitions in different pathways of democratization that have taken place in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia. It will be of interest to advanced students and scholars who want a better understanding of the media outside established Western democracies. The book will also be of great value to policymakers and activists who are involved in strengthening the media in transitional democracies. Show Less

Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
204
Condition
New
Series
Contemporary Political Communication
Number of Pages
204
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745644585
SKU
V9780745644585
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About Katrin Voltmer
Katrin Voltmer is senior lecturer in the Institute of Communication Studies at the University of Leeds.

Reviews for The Media in Transitional Democracies
Winner of the 2017 International Journal of Press/Politics Book Award "Voltmer's comprehensive book skillfully integrates key concepts from media studies, journalism studies, and political science to illustrate the roles of various forms of media in different types of post-authoritarian democracies. Highly recommended" Choice "Voltmer offers the most comprehensive analysis of the media and political ... Read more

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