Interpretations of mass media discourses in india and pakistan Chattarji, Subarno creator text xx New Delhi Routledge 2008 monographic und

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302 pages : hbk. 22 cm. This book is about media content analysis in the English language print media in South Asia, with reference to certain contemporary issues. It is written from the perspective of the need to analyze media discourses and the ways in which their circulation creates a ‘common sense’ view of the world. The focus is on English language papers and news magazines; additionally, some Hindi, Urdu, and Sindhi newspapers are examined. The highlight is on the ways in which English language publications contribute to and function within middle class matrices of modernity, consumption, conflict, and conservatism in India. The book will interest those in media and communication studies, journalism, language and literature, sociology and culture studies. Subarno Chattarji includes index. Mass Communication 302.23954 CHA 978-0-415-48062-8 GCL 240120