The Media in Transitional Democracies - Voltmer, Katrin
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The last quarter of a century has seen an unprecedented wave of democratization around the globe. In these transitions from authoritarian rule to a more democratic order the media have played a key role both by facilitating, but frequently also inhibiting democratic practices to take root. This book provides an accessible and systematic introduction to the media in transitional democracies. It analyses the problems that occur when transforming the media into independent institutions that are able to inform citizens and hold governments to account. The book covers the following topics: - The…mehr

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The last quarter of a century has seen an unprecedented wave of democratization around the globe. In these transitions from authoritarian rule to a more democratic order the media have played a key role both by facilitating, but frequently also inhibiting democratic practices to take root. This book provides an accessible and systematic introduction to the media in transitional democracies. It analyses the problems that occur when transforming the media into independent institutions that are able to inform citizens and hold governments to account. The book covers the following topics: - The persistence of political interference- Media markets and political ownership- Defining journalism after regime changes- The role of the media in divided societies- The effectiveness of international media development programmes.The book takes a comparative view by exploring the interplay of political and media transitions in different pathways of democratization that took place in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia. It will be of interest to advanced students and scholars who want a better understanding of the media outside established western democracies. The book will also be of great value to policymakers who are involved in strengthening the media in transitional democracies.
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Autorenporträt
Katrin Voltmer is senior lecturer in the Institute of Communication Studies at the University of Leeds.
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"Voltmer's comprehensive book skillfully integrates key conceptsfrom media studies, journalism studies, and political science toillustrate the roles of various forms of media in different typesof post-authoritarian democracies. Highly recommended"
Choice

"Voltmer offers the most comprehensive analysis of the media andpolitical transitions that I have encountered"
Democratisation

"The scope of Voltmer's book is astonishing - itresembles an ocean where geographic magnitude meets with broad andfundamental themes. Voltmer navigates quite elegantly in this spaceposing remarkably clear questions and logical examples"
European Journal of Communication

'Voltmer has added a superb volume to the literature on democraciesin transition: well-considered, original, systematic and a welcomecombination of theory and acute observation.'
Monroe Price, University of Pennsylvania

'Voltmer has written a comprehensive, elegant and nuancedanalysis about the state of media and democracy around the world.The book is a go-to reference for anyone interested inunderstanding the dynamic relationship between media and politics,and the obstacles for more plural, public-oriented media.'
Silvio Waisbord, George Washington University

'Comprehensive and contemporary, Voltmer's book is a valuableaddition to the comparative media studies literature, and advancesour understanding of the close and complex relationship between themedia and new democracies.'
Daya Thussu, University of Westminster, London…mehr