"This book is about the processes of globalization, demonstrated through a comparative study of three television case histories in Asia. Also illustrated are different approaches to providing television services in the world: public service (NHK in Japan), state (CCTV in China) and commercial (STAR TV, based in Hong Kong)." (Publisher description)
1 The Globalization Context, 1
2 Information, Television and News, 25
3 Case History I-Japan and NHK, 77
4 Case History 2-China and CCTV, 131
5 Case History 3-Hong Kong and STAR TV, 187
6 Conclusions-Meanwhile, Back in the Future, 209
Appendix: The GNN Planning Documents, 231