How does one contextualize the question of globalization? Given the present state of the world an... more How does one contextualize the question of globalization? Given the present state of the world and the existing deep economic and social crises, it is imperative that an ideo-logical underpinning to every phenomenon is examined. However, a postmodernist perspective would demonstrate a suspicion to all-embracing systems of thought. This would include a suspicion of ‘totalizing theories’; an anti-foundationalism that rejects all claims to ‘absolute’ or ‘universal ’ foundations of knowledge (Mathew, 2008). Postmodernism also stresses the heterogeneity and frag-mented character of social and cultural ‘realities’. It also questions any attempts of any unified account of them. The attack of postmodernism on grand narratives has not stood the ‘test of time’. As Meiksins Wood (1998) states ‘even though there is an emphasis on cultural, ideological and
Selon l'A., quelle que soit la priorite ontologique entre la culture et le systeme de communi... more Selon l'A., quelle que soit la priorite ontologique entre la culture et le systeme de communication, aujourd'hui les cultures et les systemes de communication font partie d'un processus a double sens - comme jamais auparavant, il existe un interface entre les deux elements -, principalement en raison de la revolution electronique. Ces developpements ont marginalise les formes traditionnelles de la communication, engendrant une attenuation des formes traditionnelles de la culture. S'appuyant sur l'exemple de l'Inde contemporaine, l'A. se propose de presenter brievement les contours de cette tendance qui affecte la plus grande partie du monde
What are the basic aims, function and role of the media? It is here that a political economy pers... more What are the basic aims, function and role of the media? It is here that a political economy perspective becomes relevant. The idea of ‘political economy’ is vital to examine a critical perspective of the media. This is also inherent in a ‘Marxist’ perspective. This paper examines perspectives with regard to the nature and effects of the media. Towards this, this paper would consist of four sections. The first section would deal with an introductory note on the idea of a Marxist approach of the media. Emanating as it is from the very idea of Marxism and its approaches to the communications sector. The second section would go into various ideas to the ‘nature of the media’ wherein; there are references to the Propaganda Model as well as views that are derived from the model. The application of the Propaganda Model to the Indian context is also briefly discussed. The third section would deal with the Effects Approach to the media. A Marxist approach to media would incorporate all of t...
The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of development communication. To do so, the f... more The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of development communication. To do so, the first section focuses on the theoretical perspective and evolution of development communication. The second section deals with selected examples from the Third World, and the final section is a summary.
How does one contextualize the question of globalization? Given the present state of the world an... more How does one contextualize the question of globalization? Given the present state of the world and the existing deep economic and social crises, it is imperative that an ideo-logical underpinning to every phenomenon is examined. However, a postmodernist perspective would demonstrate a suspicion to all-embracing systems of thought. This would include a suspicion of ‘totalizing theories’; an anti-foundationalism that rejects all claims to ‘absolute’ or ‘universal ’ foundations of knowledge (Mathew, 2008). Postmodernism also stresses the heterogeneity and frag-mented character of social and cultural ‘realities’. It also questions any attempts of any unified account of them. The attack of postmodernism on grand narratives has not stood the ‘test of time’. As Meiksins Wood (1998) states ‘even though there is an emphasis on cultural, ideological and
Selon l'A., quelle que soit la priorite ontologique entre la culture et le systeme de communi... more Selon l'A., quelle que soit la priorite ontologique entre la culture et le systeme de communication, aujourd'hui les cultures et les systemes de communication font partie d'un processus a double sens - comme jamais auparavant, il existe un interface entre les deux elements -, principalement en raison de la revolution electronique. Ces developpements ont marginalise les formes traditionnelles de la communication, engendrant une attenuation des formes traditionnelles de la culture. S'appuyant sur l'exemple de l'Inde contemporaine, l'A. se propose de presenter brievement les contours de cette tendance qui affecte la plus grande partie du monde
What are the basic aims, function and role of the media? It is here that a political economy pers... more What are the basic aims, function and role of the media? It is here that a political economy perspective becomes relevant. The idea of ‘political economy’ is vital to examine a critical perspective of the media. This is also inherent in a ‘Marxist’ perspective. This paper examines perspectives with regard to the nature and effects of the media. Towards this, this paper would consist of four sections. The first section would deal with an introductory note on the idea of a Marxist approach of the media. Emanating as it is from the very idea of Marxism and its approaches to the communications sector. The second section would go into various ideas to the ‘nature of the media’ wherein; there are references to the Propaganda Model as well as views that are derived from the model. The application of the Propaganda Model to the Indian context is also briefly discussed. The third section would deal with the Effects Approach to the media. A Marxist approach to media would incorporate all of t...
The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of development communication. To do so, the f... more The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of development communication. To do so, the first section focuses on the theoretical perspective and evolution of development communication. The second section deals with selected examples from the Third World, and the final section is a summary.
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