Mending the Gaps
Connecting Media Policy and Media Studies
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23735134 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Victor Pickard (corresponding author) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Publication date | 2012-12-28 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | CHAPTER |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/9781444361506.wbiems155 |
| OpenAlex | W1572097383 |
| ISBN | 9781444361506 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 24 |
In this chapter, Victor Pickard explores the systemic disconnect between media studies and media policy. By situating this gap within historical, intellectual, and ideological contexts, he proposes possible strategies for bridging the two areas. He suggests that, contrary to many assumptions and practices, media studies scholars should directly engage with media policy debates of critical import. The chapter addresses some of the challenges and opportunities for scholars to intervene in core media policy debates in the coming years, including discussions about the future of journalism, media ownership, public media, and Internet policies like net neutrality. Pickard concludes by arguing that media studies and communication scholars have a special role to play in helping to advance policy that enables greater democratic potentials for all of society.
Citizen journalism · Democracy · Ideology · Journalism · Media policy · Media studies · Net neutrality · Neutrality · Political science · Politics · Public relations · Sociology · The Internet · Law · Media Studies and Communication · Social Media and Politics · Visual Culture and Art Theory
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| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |