Television in post-Soviet Russia: from monolith to Mafia
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Russian television served as a means of unifying the post-Soviet social consciousness following the August 1991 coup and if managed well, may face a future of lessened political control and increased public service. Power struggles over political and profit interests have led many broadcasters to corrupt financial practices in an effort to circumvent government control. While the post-Soviet broadcasting system is somewhat chaotic, observers hope the television industry can rise above political and economic conflict and work to serve the country in a positive manner.
Publication Name: Media, Culture & Society
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0163-4437
Year: 1996
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The press and the politics of marginal voices: Narratives of the experiences of the Ogoni of Nigeria
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The role of the Nigerian press and their narratives with reference to the Ogoni agitation especially their coverage of the Nigerian crisis from the time just before the outbreak to the crisis and trials, and finally the aftermath is described. It is seen that the narratives play an important role in the socio-economic and political life of the centre in the African post colony, as they are capable of mobilizing or de-mobilizing the marginal intervention.
Publication Name: Media, Culture & Society
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0163-4437
Year: 2004
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From control to chaos: towards a new sociology of journalism
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The emergence of cultural capitalism is reflected with the growing interest within media and cultural studies in chaotic models. A reconciliation of the economic success and social stability of the 20th century capitalism is attempted.
Publication Name: Media, Culture & Society
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0163-4437
Year: 2003
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