'Understanding media': theories of the press in Britain, 1850-1914

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British theories of the press in the late 19th and early 20th centuries are discussed. Topics include the educational ideal of the mid-Victorian period, the commercialization of the press, news versus opinion, the press as 'representative' of the people, and the presentation of the commonplace.

History, Press, British newspapers

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De-westernizing media theory, or reverse orientalism: 'Islamic communication' as theorized by Hamid Mowlana

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The author takes exception to Hamid Mowlana's characterization of Islamic culture as being homogenous. Basing his theories on the experiences of the Iraqi people with media, he denies the diversity of other Muslims.

Public affairs, Iraq, Social aspects, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Islamic culture, Mowlana, Hamid

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Red Pepper: a new model for the alternative press?

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'Red Pepper' is an independent politically-left periodical published in the United Kingdom. The founding of this periodical is examined as a case study of the viability of a politically independent publication.

Case studies, Periodicals, Alternative press publications

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