Mismanagement, mistrust and missed opportunities: A study of the 2004 tsunami and Swedish political communication

Article Abstract:

A study of the Swedish case with regard to the crisis management of the 2004 tsunami disaster, focusing on the public's perceptions of the media, the government and political leadership, and how it affected confidence in political institutions and leaders, is presented. The findings indicate that people expected the government and leading politicians to act more rapidly and forcefully than it was perceived as having done and when that did not happen, other institutions in society filled the void and confidence in government declined.

Sweden, Public affairs, Crisis Management (PR), Analysis, Crisis management, Media coverage, Communication in politics, Political communication, Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami, 2004

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Cultural industries in the digital age: Some provisional conclusions

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Seven main sectors such as books, disks, cinema, press, radio, television and the video games industry are analyzed in terms of their political importance, social influence, contemporary culture and communication. It is suggested that new policies are needed to be developed for the progress of the cultural industry in the digital age.

Influence, Political aspects, Social economics, Socioeconomics, Cultural industries

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Spain's interventionist and authoritarian communication policy: Telefonica as political battering ram of the Spanish right

Article Abstract:

The communication policy of Spain's Popular Party has been seen as favoring media outlets that are allied with its political ideology. The legislation that reinforces the government's position is examined.

Spain, Political activity, Telecommunications systems, Telefonica S.A., Aznar, Jose Maria, Popular Party (Spain)

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