9789971905842

Book Description: India Research Press. The Asian Media Information and Communication Centre or AMIC is a major resource centre for communication practitioners with interests in the Asia-Pacific Based in Singapore the Centre has a network of country representatives throughout the regionThe Centre was established as a non-profit nongovernmental organization in 1971 with the support of the Federal Republic of Germany AMIC is a registered charity in SingaporeThe aim of the Centre is to promote good communication practices to foster socioeconomic development in the region To this end AMIC generates and disseminates knowledge about communication in Asia and the way in which it operates and affects individuals and nations By addressing the subject both on a practical level through training programmes and professional consultations as well as on a theoretical level through research and seminars it ensures the relevance and applicability of its activitiesPart of AMICs role is the promotion of an awareness of the nature structure and roles of media in society; to encourage ethical and social responsibility of the media; to support democratic access and participation in media development; and to provide opportunities for empowerment of disadvantaged sectors in the communicationmedia environmentThe Centre is also concerned with the environmental responsibility of the communication industry As such it collaborates with environment friendly groups and promotes environmental journalismAs a catalyst for mass communication AMIC cooperates with governments and national bodies and works in close association with over 49 partner institution and international organization 586 pp. Bookseller Inventory # 92744

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