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1. Global Media

   A Critical Introduction

   By Joe Straubhaar, John Jirik, Shanti Kumar

   The authors take as their starting point the assumption that media can only be analyzed in the context of the political, economic, cultural and technological conjunctures in which they develop, are produced, distributed and consumed. Therefore the focus of this book is on ownership, regulation...

   To Be Published December 31st 2013 by Routledge
2. Global Communication

   New Agendas in Communication

   Edited by Karin Wilkins, Joe Straubhaar, Shanti Kumar

   Series: New Agendas in Communication Series

   This volume interrogates what "global" means in the context of "communication," and who benefits from global communication practices and industries. Emerging scholars contribute their unique perspectives in communication scholarship, charting innovative directions for research that connects...

   To Be Published August 11th 2013 by Routledge
3. Telecommunications Politics

   Ownership and Control of the information Highway in Developing Countries

   Edited by Bella Mody, Johannes M. Bauer, Joe Straubhaar

   Series: LEA Telecommunications Series

   This volume brings together scholars and policymakers to address the issue of telecommunications policy in developing countries. It elaborates on the position that economics and technology determine the framework for discussion, but politics makes the decision. Politics, in this case, refers to the...

   Published August 31st 1995 by Routledge