Shaheed Nick Mohammed Livres

The (Dis)information Age challenges prevailing notions about the impact of new information and media technologies. The widespread acceptance of ideas about the socially transformative power of these technologies demands a close and critical interrogation. The technologies of the information revolution, often perceived as harbingers of social transformation, may more appropriately be viewed as tools, capable of positive and negative uses. This book encourages a more rational and even skeptical approach to the claims of the information revolution and demonstrates that, despite a wealth of information, ignorance persists and even thrives. As the volume of information available to us increases, our ability to process and evaluate that information diminishes, rendering us, at times, less informed. Despite the assumed globalization potential of new information technologies, users of global media such as the World Wide Web and Facebook tend to cluster locally around their own communities of interest and even around traditional communities of geography, nationalism, and heritage. Thus new media technologies may contribute to ignorance about various «others» and, in this and many other ways, contribute to the persistence of ignorance.

The book explores the evolution of Indian radio media in Trinidad and Tobago, examining its cultural implications and impact on national sentiment. It provides a global historical perspective, highlighting the intricate discussions around ethnic and cultural identities within this diverse Caribbean society. The work delves into the contentious nature of the medium and its role in shaping contemporary cultural discourse.

The book explores the evolution of cultural concepts, emphasizing that contemporary corporate global media technologies do not obliterate culture but challenge us to reconsider our perceptions of differences and similarities between ourselves and others. It delves into both historical and modern views of culture, urging a re-evaluation of cultural identity in a globalized context.

Global Radio: From Shortwave to Streaming provides an overview of the global dimensions of radio, from its earliest forms to its modern digital and networked systems. This book provides an insight into the global politics and global social impact of radio over many decades of technological... číst celé