This volume brings together articles that apply critical discourse analysis to texts and speech which contribute to the marginalizaton of minority groups. Studying both the fine detail of language use and the political values implicated by word choice, the contributors demonstrate the usefulness of linguistic perspectives in advancing the study of prejudice and social inequality. Journalists and academics can contribute unwittingly to the marginalization and denigration of others. A better understanding of the ways in which discourses operate might contribute to the more efficient...
This volume brings together articles that apply critical discourse analysis to texts and speech which contribute to the marginalizaton of minority gro...
Aims to determine whether there is a growing homogenization of the world's popular music, or whether there is a continuing and perhaps ever-increasing diversity of song styles and forms. Focuses on how the process of popular music production is perceived by local musicians and reflects upon theory.
Aims to determine whether there is a growing homogenization of the world's popular music, or whether there is a continuing and perhaps ever-increasing...
Examines the human dimensions and the technological imperatives of international communications. This title covers the fields of history, power, community, legitimacy, and language. By analyzing the implications of communication, it provides a fresh paradigm for the study of international communication.
Examines the human dimensions and the technological imperatives of international communications. This title covers the fields of history, power, commu...
'A thoughtful reflection on the concept of the state in the context of post-colonial realities and a very uesful historical investigation of imperialism as cultural contact, which in a very timely way calls for the cross-fertilisaton of debates in international communiction by post-colonial studies' - Media Development
'A thoughtful reflection on the concept of the state in the context of post-colonial realities and a very uesful historical investigation of imperiali...
Aims to determine whether there is a growing homogenization of the world's popular music, or whether there is a continuing and perhaps ever-increasing diversity of song styles and forms. Focuses on how the process of popular music production is perceived by local musicians and reflects upon theory.
Aims to determine whether there is a growing homogenization of the world's popular music, or whether there is a continuing and perhaps ever-increasing...
An international team of contributors examine critically the relationship between television and women's culture in this text, which argues that such different media as soap opera and police fiction offer women opportunities for negotiation of their own meanings and appreciation.
An international team of contributors examine critically the relationship between television and women's culture in this text, which argues that such ...
'Cees J Hamelink... knowledgeably describes and examines world communication politics... and provides a treasure-trove of facts and data on political processes, political actors and decisions that determine the global communication environment' - The Journal of International Communication
'Cees J Hamelink... knowledgeably describes and examines world communication politics... and provides a treasure-trove of facts and data on political ...
