‘This timely and essential book presents a searing blueprint for democratizing our media. Expertly combining theory and critique with praxis, the book does exactly what a manifesto should do – it provides readers with the necessary analytical tools and culminates with a call to action. Another system is possible, and these brilliant scholar-activists show us the way forward!' <br /><b>Victor Pickard,​ Annenburg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania​</b> <br /><br />‘Media giants, fake news, data justice. This is the essential guide to what is wrong with today’s media and how to make it right.’ <br /><b>Vincent Mosco, author of The Smart City in a Digital World</b><br /><b><br /></b>‘a powerful and imaginative proposition that not only insightfully articulates the complexity of the problem but also makes a start at (re)conceptualising a radical political imaginary. Indeed, this manifesto has not only captured the spirit (or spectre) of change that our age sorely needs but has made a wonderfully inspiring start at materialising it.’<br /><i><b>Global Policy<br /><br /></b></i>‘<i>The Media Manifesto</i> is a refreshing text that is not scared of stepping on the toes of powerful media organizations and dominant media theories of our times. ...this book will be of immense value to anyone who shares the authors’ vision for an emancipated society that rests on the principles of justice, liberty and democracy.’<i><br /><b>European Journal of Communication</b></i>

Our media systems are in crisis. Run by unaccountable corporations and dominated by agendas and algorithms that are shrouded in mystery, these formerly trusted sources of information and entertainment have lost their way. As consumers, we have plenty of choice, but as citizens we have an abundance of misinformation and misrepresentation.

In this incisive manifesto, four prominent media scholars and activists put forth a roadmap for radical reform of concentrated media power. They argue that we should put media justice, economic democracy and social equality at the heart of our scholarship and our campaigning.

The Media Manifesto delivers a sharp analysis of our communications crisis and a passionate call for urgent change. It provides resources of hope for media reform movements across the globe.
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1 Challenging Media Power Today

Why a manifesto?

The triumph of executive power

Executive media power on trial

Conclusion

Notes

2 Claiming Media Justice

Reframing media reform

Rethinking digital disruption

Reconfiguring the disinformation order

(Re)claiming media justice

Conclusion

Notes

3 Advancing Data Justice

Media becomes datafied

Framing what is at stake

Depoliticizing datafication

Towards data justice

Conclusion

Notes

4 Articulating a Politics of Hope

Considering the alternatives

Conclusion

Notes

5 Conclusion: A Manifesto for Media Reform

A framework for media plurality

A more democratic diverse and devolved public service broadcasting

A free accountable and sustainable press

Digital media policy

Notes

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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781509538065
Publisert
2020-06-26
Utgiver
Vendor
Polity Press
Vekt
159 gr
Høyde
188 mm
Bredde
125 mm
Dybde
13 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
140

Biographical note

Natalie Fenton is Professor of Media and Communications at Goldsmiths, University of London.
Des Freedman is Professor of Media and Communication Studies at Goldsmiths, University of London.
Justin Schlosberg is Senior Lecturer in Journalism and Media at Birkbeck, University of London.
Lina Dencik is Reader in the School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies at Cardiff University.