Natalie Fenton Livres

Why there can be no meaningful democracy without media reform--

MEDIA STUDIES. Misunderstanding the Internet is a short introduction, encompassing the history, sociology, politics and economics of the internet and its impact on society. The book has a simple three part structure: Part 1 looks at the history of the internet, and offers an overview of the internet's place in society Part 2 focuses on the control and economics of the internet Part 3 examines the internet's political and cultural influence This will be a polemical, sociologically and historically informed textbook that aims to challenge both popular myths and existing academic orthodoxies around the internet.

Digital, Political, Radical is a siren call to the field of media and communications and the study of social and political movements. We must put the politics of transformation at the very heart of our analyses to meet the global challenges of gross inequality and ever-more impoverished democracies.

Exploring the connection between social scientists and the media, this book delves into how social science is represented in news and current affairs across various platforms. It addresses both reception and production studies, aiming to create a comprehensive understanding of media representations. Through this examination, the work highlights the complexities of how social science informs and is portrayed in public discourse.

Focusing on the interplay between media and democracy, this book examines how modern media practices can undermine democratic values while claiming to support them. It critiques the impact of corporate interests on news media's ability to hold power accountable and explores the relationship between media and seven essential democratic elements: power, participation, freedom, equality, public good, trust, and hope. By envisioning new media and tech landscapes, it offers insights into fostering a more equitable democracy that empowers individuals.