"A compilation of the papers of Symposium VII of the 9th World Congress of Sociology whose central theme asks whether the mass media should be agents of change or agents of the status quo. Central to the articles are discussions from varying viewpoints as to the nature of news and the factors that s
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hape it. Among the contributors are Peter Golding, Gaye Tuchman, Paul Hirsch, Elihu Katz, Tamás Szecskö and Elisabeth Noelle-Neumann. A list of reference follows each article." (Eleanor Blum, Frances G. Wilhoit: Mass media bibliography. 3rd ed. Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1990 Nr. 227)
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"This publication consists of short accounts of seven studies carried out in seven different countries on the part played by the media in the development of "social consciousness" in two widely different social groups in each of the countries concerned. The research on which the accounts are based h
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ad its beginnings in 1969. In June of that year, following a Unesco General Conference decision authorizing a long-term programme of research and the promotion of "the study of the role and effects of the media of mass communication in modern society", Unesco organized a meeting of experts in Montreal on Mass Communication and Society and, as may be seen from the main working paper and the official Report of the meeting, research co-operation at both national and international levels figured prominently on the formal agenda and in the wide-ranging discussions." (Introduction)
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"Description of broadcasting systems in 18 countries: South Africa, Poland, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Israel, Canada, the United States, Brazil, Guyana, India, Federal Republic of Germany, Britain, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden and Australia. Each chapter has been written by an individua
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l involved in broadcasting in that particular country or has been contributed by the official broadcast system of the country. Information varies for each, but concise and fairly extensive. An appendix suggests additional reading." (Eleanor Blum, Frances G. Wilhoit: Mass media bibliography. 3rd ed. Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1990 Nr. 712)
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"Einer der beiden Klassiker der deutschsprachigen Literatur über freie Radios. Ein Buch von Macher/innen freier Radios, was ausführlich die Gründe für die Entstehung freier Radios und den Stand der "anderen Radiopraxis" Anfang der 80er beschreibt. Busch gibt auch einen zeithistorischen Überblic
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k der bestehenden freien Radios in der Bundesrepublik sowie in anderen Ländern und bietet ausführliche Informationen für den Radiobastler." (www.freieradios.de)
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"Zusammenfassung zweier im Auftrag des BMZ (1977) und des Bundesministeriums des Innern (1979) durchgeführter Studien. Der Schwerpunkt liegt auf der deutschen Medienförderung bis 1978, kursorisch wird außerdem die Medienförderung Frankreichs, Großbritanniens, Japans, Kanadas, der USA und intern
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ationaler Organisationen angerissen." (commbox)
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"Offers critical reflections intended to contribute to an understanding of important points that the MacBride Report "rightfully stressed or unfortunately omitted." Contributors include Alfred Opubor, Kaarle Nordenstreng, Tamàs Szecsko, Rafael Roncagliolo, Oswalda Capriles, Nabil H. Dajani, Eapen K
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. Eapen, Jörg Becker, Herbert Schiller, Charles Foubert, and Hamelink." (Eleanor Blum, Frances G. Wilhoit: Mass media bibliography. 3rd ed. Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1990 Nr. 176)
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"The principal functions of a national communication policy council would include:(l) (a) to promote coherent, national and comprehensive analyses of existing policies and controls and of national communication objectives; to identify the rights, interests, obligations and interdependence of various
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communication institutions within society; to enhance greater efficiency in the application and expenditures of frequently limited economic and physical resources by setting priorities and reducing internal contradictions; to safeguard the rights and interests ofvarious sectors involved in communication enterprises by providing a forum for continuous discussion and clarification; to provide the framework for anticipating changes in media technology, assessing their value for promoting national and international goals, and revealing their harmful effects; to perform a "look out" function to foresee technological innovations on the international scene which may be important, as "quantum jumps" in national communication planning; (e) to identify important international communication policy issues which are constraints on national policy; (f) to ensure national compatibility with international norms and standards: (g) to enable the nation to speak consistently and coherently at international discussions of communication matters, and to recommend appropriate diplomatic action on questions involving international communication." (Introduction, page 9)
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