Reconceptualizing the Democratization of International Communication

In: International social science journal: ISSJ, Band 42, S. 77-91

Abstract

A new understanding is offered of the democratization of international communication (IC), oriented either toward nation-state control, or toward democratization within the nation-state framework. Reference is made to the dramatic recent increase in "alternative" IC (of, or for, such new social movements as those of human rights, women, peace, & labor). After discussing the relevance of recent writings on alternative communication, a concept of internationalist communication is advanced, constructed by combining concepts of alternative communication with those on internationalism or alternative international relations. A number of propositions relating to IC are then tested in reference to the Chasquihuasi alternative international radio news service, based in Santiago, Chile. An analysis of documents, articles, & scripts shows the strengths & weaknesses of this project & demonstrates its potential value. 48 References. Modified AA