The Political Economy of Communication: Rethinking and Renewal (Media Culture & Society series) - Softcover

Mosco, Vincent

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0803985614 ISBN 13: 9780803985612

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 1996

Synopsis

The first comprehensive guide to the discipline of political economy and its application to media and communication studies, The Political Economy of Communication examines the ways that political economy has been used in communication studies. Author Vincent Mosco looks at the debates around political economy and its relationship to a range of disciplines in social science and cultural studies. Beginning with a historical overview of political economy as a general approach to social analysis, this volume critically analyzes the political economy approach to communication that assesses accomplishments, proposes new departures, and examines the relationship of political economy to policy studies and cultural studies. In addition to providing a map of the field by examining its major contributions, the book rethinks and renews central elements in the political economy of communication. Written by an influential figure in the area, The Political Economy of Communication will be a standard for students in media, communication, and cultural studies, and of special interest to those in political science.

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About the Author

Vincent Mosco is Canada Research Chair in Communication and Society and Professor of Sociology at Queen′s University, Canada

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0803985614
• ISBN 13: 9780803985612
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320