Synopses & Reviews
Since publication of its first edition, The Political Economy of Communication has established itself as a true classic and one of the most important contributions to the field. This second edition has been thoroughly restructured, updated and expanded to make it an indispensable text for students and scholars alike. Putting the student at the centre of its updates, this book:
Expands Part One into 5 chapters, giving a map of the definitions and foundations of political economy that is richer in detail and easier to navigate
Adds 3 new chapters to explore current trends, from feminism and labour to new media, forms of resistance, media reform and democracy
Illustrates throughout how power operates across the 21st century media landscape
Explores key issues in how media power intersects with globalization, social class, race, gender and surveillance
Shows media students why it is essential to understand political economy and its application to media and communication
Combining penetrating theoretical analysis with passionate commitment, Mosco once again gives readers an indispensable introduction to the field.
Synopsis
The Political Economy of Communication provides a thorough coverage of an important area of communication studies: the political economy approach to media. This highly successful text has been thoroughly updated, restructured, and rewritten in this new edition, clearly demonstrating how power operates across all media, from newspapers to Facebook, and how media power intersects with globalization, social class, race, gender and surveillance.