Network rules of order: regulating speech in public electronic fora
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Telecommunications advocates sharply protest any proposed regulation of the communications networks, but a set of rules with which to order electronic speech is as important for such forums as in town meetings. In two examples of electronic communities, the Public Electronic Network in Santa Monica, CA, and the bulletin board at the University of Southern California, questions arose over whether to moderate discussions on the network. Although some observers claimed that such moderation was a form of censorship, introducing rules for civic discourse is common in other forums.
Publication Name: Media, Culture & Society
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0163-4437
Year: 1996
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Book publishing in Britain: an overview
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The book publishing industry in Great Britain has become concentrated, although smaller firms may still find niches. The four dominant groups are Random Century, HarperCollins, Pearson and Reed International. Concentration has influenced the publishing process, yet the educated classes are still the main consumers of books. Booksellers increased in number to 5,985 in 1986, with high turnovers.
Publication Name: Media, Culture & Society
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0163-4437
Year: 1993
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