Television, Democracy and Elections in Russia

ISBN-13: 9780415381345 / Angielski / Twarda / 2006 / 240 str.

Sarah Oates

Opis

There is currently widespread and growing interest in the Chinese economy, its huge and rapid growth, and the consequent impact on world business and economic affairs. At the same time, there are concerns about China's political system, the Chinese communist party, China's human rights record and the degree to which reform - the development of 'socialism with Chinese characteristics' - represents real liberalization. This book provides full details of economic and political developments in China, focusing in particular on events since 1978. It includes coverage of Hong Kong, Macao, Tibet and Taiwan, together with China's relations, including international trade, with its neighbors and with the international community. It considers the evolution of China's 'open-door' policy in economic affairs, the impact of entry into the WTO and effects of the Asian financial crisis. All the key topics - the growth of the market, the reform of state owned enterprises, foreign investment, human rights, SARS and bird 'flu - are comprehensively covered. Overall, this book provides a full account of economic and political developments in China, and will be of importance to all who are interested in this country's affairs, not only scholars but also those within the business and policy-making communities.

Spis treści

1. Introduction: Media, Democracy and Russia  2. From Soviet to Post-Soviet Media  3. 'You Watch in Pain': Focus Group Findings about Television Viewing in Russia  4. The Rise of the Broadcast Party in Russia  5. The Genesis of Television Control and Content in Russian Elections, 1993-1996  6. Consolidation of Media Control: The 1999 and 2000 Elections  7. 'No Better Heroes': Focus Group Findings about Political Images and Elections in Russia  8. Television Viewing and Public Opinion Across Russia  9. Consolidation in Russian Political Communication: The 2003 Duma and 2004 Presidential Elections

O autorze

Sarah Oates