Global Media: The Television Revolution in Asia

by James D. White

Book Overview

This book is about the processes of globalization, demonstrated through a comparative study of three television case histories in Asia. Also illustrated are different approaches to providing television services in the world: public service (NHK in Japan), state (CCTV in China) and commercial (STAR TV, based in Hong Kong).

Through its focus, Global Media addresses a considerable lacuna in the media studies literature, which tends to have a heavy Western bias. It provides an original addition to the literature on globalization, which is often abstract and anecdotal, in addition to making a major contribution to comparative research in Asia. Finally, it offers a thoughtful causal layered analysis, with a concluding argument in favor of public service television.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415884047
• ISBN13: 9780415884044
• Release Date: June 2010
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"