Community Radio in the Twenty-First Century
Oxford; Bern; Berlin et al.: Peter Lang (2012), ix, 403 pp.
Contains index
ISBN 978-3-03-430728-4
Signature commbox: 30-Community-E 2012
"In the twenty-first century, community radio is fulfilling an increasingly important role in the world’s mediascape. This book documents the ways in which community radio broadcasters and activists are using the medium in countries around the world to challenge political corruption, aid the transition to political democracy and broadcast voices that are otherwise unheard. The contributors to the volume are academics and practitioners from five continents, many with first-hand experience of community radio. Each chapter demonstrates the pivotal role that small radio stations can play in developing, sustaining and invigorating communities. The book charts campaigns for the legalisation of community radio and relates them to a theoretical context, while providing illustrations and examples from community radio stations around the world." (Publisher description)
Introduction / Janey Gordon, 1
I. ACTIVISM AND COMMUNITY RADIO
Activism and Community Radio. "It's Only Community Radio": the British Campaign for Community Radio / Peter Lewis, 7
Low Power Community Radio in the US: the Beginnings, the First 10 years and Future Prospects / Brandy Doyle, 33
When commercialism and militarization prevail: examining community radio in the Philippines / Lisa Brooten, 55
From Pirates to Partners: The Legalization of Community Radio in Uruguay / Evan Light, 77
From Elite Perceptions to Marginal Voices: Community Radio in Bangladesh / S.M. Shameem Reza, 97
Community Radio, Mobile Phones and the Electromagnetic Spectrum / Janey Gordon, 115
II. THE THEORETICAL CONTEXT
The Theoretical Context. The Rise of Community Mass Media: Some Implications for Classic Media Theory / Kerrie Foxwell, 133
"What Is 'Community' in 'Community Radio'" A Consideration of the Meaning, Nature and Importance of a Concept / Donald R. Browne, 153
Facilitating public conversations: the role of the 'citizen' in community radio and alternative journalism / Susan Forde and Michael Meadows, 175
Music Based Community Radio as Alternative Media / Nick Rubin, 199
"My Show is a Public Service": How Values of Free Expression and Professionalism Influence Community Radio Organizations / Michael Huntsberger, 221
III. COMMUNITY RADIO IN PRACTICE
Community Radio in Practice. Ducking the Party Line: Lessons in Community Radio from Laos and China / Mary Traynor, 245
The Changing Situation of Hungarian Community Radio / Gabriella Velics, 265
Community Radio in East Africa- For or By the Community? / Kennedy Javuru, 283
Community Radio and Cultural Citizenship: Reflections on Radio Islam and Democratic Citizenship in South Africa / Last Moyo, 303
Praxis and Participation in Community Radio Training in Europe / Caroline Mitchell, 321
Practical Community Radio Audience Measurement / Emma Ward, Tom Buckham and Lawrie Hallett, 347
The Role of University Radio in the Development of Community Radio Stations: a History / Janey Gordon, 367
I. ACTIVISM AND COMMUNITY RADIO
Activism and Community Radio. "It's Only Community Radio": the British Campaign for Community Radio / Peter Lewis, 7
Low Power Community Radio in the US: the Beginnings, the First 10 years and Future Prospects / Brandy Doyle, 33
When commercialism and militarization prevail: examining community radio in the Philippines / Lisa Brooten, 55
From Pirates to Partners: The Legalization of Community Radio in Uruguay / Evan Light, 77
From Elite Perceptions to Marginal Voices: Community Radio in Bangladesh / S.M. Shameem Reza, 97
Community Radio, Mobile Phones and the Electromagnetic Spectrum / Janey Gordon, 115
II. THE THEORETICAL CONTEXT
The Theoretical Context. The Rise of Community Mass Media: Some Implications for Classic Media Theory / Kerrie Foxwell, 133
"What Is 'Community' in 'Community Radio'" A Consideration of the Meaning, Nature and Importance of a Concept / Donald R. Browne, 153
Facilitating public conversations: the role of the 'citizen' in community radio and alternative journalism / Susan Forde and Michael Meadows, 175
Music Based Community Radio as Alternative Media / Nick Rubin, 199
"My Show is a Public Service": How Values of Free Expression and Professionalism Influence Community Radio Organizations / Michael Huntsberger, 221
III. COMMUNITY RADIO IN PRACTICE
Community Radio in Practice. Ducking the Party Line: Lessons in Community Radio from Laos and China / Mary Traynor, 245
The Changing Situation of Hungarian Community Radio / Gabriella Velics, 265
Community Radio in East Africa- For or By the Community? / Kennedy Javuru, 283
Community Radio and Cultural Citizenship: Reflections on Radio Islam and Democratic Citizenship in South Africa / Last Moyo, 303
Praxis and Participation in Community Radio Training in Europe / Caroline Mitchell, 321
Practical Community Radio Audience Measurement / Emma Ward, Tom Buckham and Lawrie Hallett, 347
The Role of University Radio in the Development of Community Radio Stations: a History / Janey Gordon, 367
