THE NO-NONSENSE GUIDE TO GLOBAL MEDIA

Book Details

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: Peter Steven

• Language: English

• Edition: 2005

• ISBN: 8170339405

• Pages: 144

• Cover: Paperback

About the Book

Peter Steven’s The No-Nonsense Guide to the Media offers a critical and engaging analysis of the political economy behind the major forms of media in today’s globalized world. Published by Rawat Publications, this paperback edition delves into the multifaceted world of media, examining everything from the corporate media giants and mega-mergers to new technologies and their far-reaching impact on society.

Steven discusses the global media landscape, including film, television, radio, recording, publishing, and the internet, emphasizing the diversity of local media production and the varying responses from audiences around the world. He also highlights the role of media in shaping culture and society, offering a perspective that includes not only corporate media moguls but also the fans of Brazilian soap-style telenovelas and media democracy advocates.

This book explores the intersection of art, technology, politics, and society, with chapters such as The Howling, Brawling, Global Marketplace, The Rise of the Machines, and For a Better Media World. It provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of how media operates, the political forces at play, and the need for media reforms in our increasingly interconnected world.

Peter Steven, a regular contributor to New Internationalist and associated editor of Jump Cut magazine, brings his expertise to this accessible yet thought-provoking guide to the media’s role in modern life.