Description
Book SynopsisThe book examines different ways in which the concepts of media pluralism and diversity have been theorized and used in media policy debates. Its basic argument is that media pluralism should be understood as a broad normative value that refers to the distribution of communicative power in the public sphere.
Trade Review"Uncertainty or disagreement of how to conceptualize media pluralism is a persistent stumbling block in academic and policy debates. Tackling this difficult issue is an important, brave and necessary exercise, and it is what this book does." -- -Natali Helberger Institute for Information Law "This publication discusses the conceptualisation of media pluralism from the angle of the democratic and public sphere theories. Specialists and professionals in the field, including media sociology academics and media practitioners, would welcome this publication as it sheds light to the concept of media pluralism that is notoriously difficult to define." -- -Petros Iosifidis City University London "At a time when references to media pluralism are as common as eulogies to motherhood and apple pie, Karppinen's claim that pluralism needs to be rescued from its depoliticized, catch-all identity and understood in terms of its ability to challenge inequalities in communicative power ought to be listened to very carefully. This book demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the current media policy environment and, more generally, of theories of power as they relate to policymaking. This stimulating book develops a rigorous framework for understanding pluralism in a way that will challenge concentrations of media power and enhance media democracy." -- -Des Freedman author of The Politics of Media Policy
