Media history and politics
A playlist that explores media history from a perspective that highlights social, political and economic factors
Media history and politics
A playlist that explores media history from a perspective that highlights social, political and economic factors
Exploring media history from a perspective that highlights social, political and economic factors
The focus is on key developments in modern communication technologies in the European and U.S. contexts, highlighting media technologies’ part in key historical and political changes such as the reformation, the development of capitalism, and the spread of liberal ideas.
The playlist also delves into issues such as the power of images in politics and propaganda, the effects of press bias in electoral vote and the challenges that digital platforms are bringing to media regulation, standards of news production and emerging patterns of news consumption.
Curator
Dr Gracia Ramirez, School of Media, London College of Communication, University of Arts London
Subject
Keywords
communication technologies, reformation, enlightenment, press, propaganda, ideology, media regulation, internet, digital platforms.
