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Historically, scholars of journalism have concerned themselves with meaning. It is ironic, then, that much of the most influential scholarship on digital media over the past two decades has concerned itself primarily with media practices. This line of thought was inaugurated by Couldry's call to "decenter media research from the study of media texts or production structures and to redirect it onto the study of the open-ended range of practices." This article uses research on journalism and digital political communication as a case study through which to assess the balance of gains and losses stemming from the practice turn and propose some paths forward for future scholarship. Across this article, I argue that alternate perspectives on practice (as found, for instance, in the work of the late James W. Carey) can recenter the very valuable research on media practice through a focus on the ritualized aspects of media practice, a concern with very real media texts, and by remembering that texts are not free-floating pieces of culture but are rather embedded in historically specific mediums which are only partially reducible to practice.

Anti-cosmopolitans hold that our obligations towards compatriots greatly outweigh (and in some cases eclipse) duties towards foreigners, and that our relationship with the latter is of a sort that does not include strong redistributive obligations as a matter of justice. Often they base this claim on motivational limitations, maintaining that most people are unable to make such sacrifices to people with whom they share only their humanity -- a claim that is often echoed in mainstream political debates. However, the relationships in which people are involved, which greatly influence the extent of their willingness to give up resources to others, are created and maintained by state policies and societal institutions to a large degree. This is especially true of relationships between co-nationals, which are shaped and upheld by nation-building policies, media, and collective acts. These processes influence our relationship with non-compatriots significantly as well, however, and thus, they help form and fix the motivational limitations that constrain us in meeting redistributive obligations towards poor foreigners. Adapted from the source document.

"This book explores the transnational mobility, everyday life and digital media use of childcare workers living and working abroad. Focusing specifically on Filipina, Indonesian, and Sri Lankan nannies in Europe, it offers insights as to the causes and implications of women's mobility, using data drawn from ethnographic research examining transnational migration, work experiences, family, and relationships. While drawing attention to the hidden, largely invisible and marginalized lives of these women, this research reveals the ways in which digital media, especially the use of mobile phones and the Internet, empower them but also continue to reinforce existing power relations and inequalities. Drawing on a wide range of perspectives from media and communications, sociology, cultural studies and anthropology, the book combines theoretical perspectives with grounded case studies."--Provided by publisher

Fatin Sidqia Lubis phenomenon, a little girl with jilbab who have distinctive voice in an Indonesian talent show X Factor Indonesia, can attrack the attention of the people of Indonesia. There are various forms of support for Fatin in the event. The community is involved to contribute through sms poll. Fatin can maintain aprofit stability that flows from the event. Economic authorities control all through the television media freely. This study uses a theory of political economy, power, television as mass media, and postmodern to analyze the phenomenon of X Factor in Indonesia.

The purpose of this study was to estimate the coverage and quality of information on dental caries prevention in Japanese newspapers. Newspaper articles were searched using database during 10 years from 1993 to 2002. From five major newspapers, 440 articles concerning dental caries prevention were selected and used for analysis. The number of caries prevention articles was related to National Oral Health Week, which was held in June of each year, and the introduction of new policy or government statements on oral health issues. Major sources of articles came from manufacturing companies (29.3%), staff of universities (27.7%), and other dental specialists (20.2%). Caries prevention articles appeared frequently in the health columns (35.7%) followed by news articles (20.0%) and business columns (17.7%). Dietary control (47.5%) was the most frequently described preventive method. Plaque control was referred to in 40.9% of articles, and information about improvement of host factors was provided in 40.0%. Among them, fluoride information was included in 30.0%. Clearly wrong information against evidence based were found in 24 articles. It is important that newspapers provide accurate information with a supportive evidence base. Dental professionals in Japan should be aware of the importance of media advocacy in order to provide appropriate oral health information to the public.

This article gives an account of the first attempt in Italy to investigate the behaviour of the mass media in an election campaign, from the perspectives of both information and propaganda. Starting from the observation of major changes in the Italian political scene, such as the secularization of politics, the crisis of the mass party and the increased commercialization of broadcasting, it was hypothesized that the media, traditionally subordinate to the party influence, would experience some emancipation. This was expected to appear in the following forms: a preponderance of `media logic' over `party logic'; a greater independence of journalists; a tendency for media to set the agenda of the election debate. Despite some contradictory evidence, the findings confirm some tendencies in the predicted direction.

By exploring the role of both culture and the mass media, this volume fills a gap in the literature on war and peace. Outstanding scholars provide an overview of critical mass media research and open up entirely new perspectives on the ongoing debate over communications issues in war and peace. The contributions bring together common themes including the military-industrial-communications complex, cultural imperialism and transnational control of communications. Various perspectives are covered, such as gender issues, language study and bureaucratization

What is the role of contemporary foreign correspondence? How does the profession tell stories of active conflict and make connections across time, space, politics, and people? Foreign correspondents have a crucial role to play in communicating our shared world of conflict, but their reporting often relies on stereotypes rooted in the profession's colonial history. In this book, Chrisanthi Giotis argues that decolonization is possible and necessary for the development of a truly global, public sphere.

1. Introduction -- 2. When Crime Is Sublime -- 3. The Sublime And The Other Emotions In The Carnival Of Crime -- 4. Through The Cultural Criminology Hall Of Mirrors -- 5. From Sublime To Resentment: Emotional Pathways Whilst Watching Crime On Television -- 6. In The Wild In Search Of A Story: Dark Tourism -- 7. "This Is A Taboo Business": Murderabilia From Sacred And Profane -- 8. Attacks Or Fireworks? The Spectacle Of Breivik's Massacre -- 9. Conclusion

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction. A thick description amid authorships, audiences, and agencies in the nineties -- One. Nationalities, sexualities, and global TV: highlander, Xena, and meanings of European union -- Two. Science in American life: Among the culture warriors -- Three. TV and the web come together -- Four. Scholars and intellectual entrepreneurs -- Conclusion. Toward a feminist transdisciplinary posthumanities -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index