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----- Apologies for cross-posting ----- Convergences: Civil Society Media and Policies International Journal of Media and Cultural Politics Special double issue 5.1&2 (intellect books) Guest editor: Gabriele Hadl Worldwide, alternative and community media have been on the forefront of innovation. Yet, policies have systematically distorted the mediascape in favor of business and governmentally oriented media. Now, with digital switchover of broadcast media and new Internet policies, what chances should not be missed? What would better policies look like? Who should get to decide? Authors from over 15 countries discuss the role of civil society (and uncivil society), indigenous peoples' networks, governmental recognition, activist interventions, battles for airwaves and a place at the bargaining table, and experiences in creating commons within commercial enclosures. Reviews cover the latest publications in the area. This volume makes the case for a new sub-field of alternative media studies focused on policy. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTENTS http://www.intellectbooks.co.uk/journalissues.php?issn=17408296&v=5&i=1 * What are civil society media and why do they need better policies? (Gabriele Hadl) * Much more than a little byte: citizens and broadband (Dorothy Kidd) * At the margins of internet governance: grassroots tech groups and communication policy (Arne Hintz & Stefania Milan) * Outlaws and citizens: indigenous people and the 'new media nation’ (Valerie Alia) * Brazilian community communication initiatives in radio and TV digital switchover (Adilson Cabral) * Policy convergence and online civil society media in Japan (Gabriele Hadl & Hamada Tadahisa) * Why can't civil society media grow in Serbia? (Miroljub Radojkovic) * People’s media and reform efforts in Thailand (Lisa Brooten and Supinya Klangnarong) * Participatory discussion programs as ‘hybrid community media’ in Uganda (Linda Nassanga Goretti) * Indigenous video and policy contexts in Latin America (Juan Francisco Salazar) * Citizen media action and the transformation of indecency and obscenity censorship in Hong Kong (Lam Oi Wan) Produced with support from JSPS and the Civil Society Media Research Consortium http://web.mac.com/ellenycx/CSMPolicyPublic/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE JOURNAL The International Journal of Media and Cultural Politics (MCP) is committed to analyzing the politics of communication(s) and cultural processes. It addresses cultural politics in their local, international and global dimensions, recognizing equally the importance of issues defined by their specific cultural geography and those which traverse cultures and nations. MCP promotes critical, in-depth, engaged research on the intersections of sociology, politics, cultural studies and media studies and invites sharp, contemporary, stimulating analyses of issues of live concern for a broad range of cultures and nations and for the international community. Edited by Katharine Sarikakis and Neil Blain. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDERING http://www.turpin-distribution.com ** free electronic access for institutions in developing countries: http://www.intellectbooks.co.uk/online-access/online-access3.php PRICES including postage : * Single articles (online access): US $18 http://www.atypon-link.com/INT/toc/macp/5/1%262 * Single issues (print): US, Canada US $23 / UK £12 / EU £15 / elsewhere £16 * Individual subscription (3 print issues): US, Canada US $65/ UK £33 / EU £42 / elsewhere £45 * Institutional subscription (3 print issues + online): US & Canada US $350 / UK £225 / EU £234 / elsewhere £237 * Institutional subscription (online only): US & Canada US $290/ UK £192/ EU £192/ elsewhere £192 Customers from US & Canada [log in to unmask] Customers from UK, EU & elsewhere [log in to unmask] =======================================================================================================