The Global Media

This book offers a comprehensive look at the global media industry, detailing its rapid growth, international connections, and the influence of major conglomerates. It examines the impact of deregulation, the convergence of media and telecommunications, and the internet's rise. The authors argue that these trends lead to a commercialized media landscape and a weakened public sphere, with the U.S. system serving as an evolutionary model. The book also explores global resistance to this ongoing globalization process.