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International Association for Media and Communication Research
Asociación Internacional de Estudios en Comunicación Social Association Internationale des Études et Recherches sur l'Information et la Communication IAMCR is the worldwide professional organisation in the field of media and communication research. Its members promote global inclusiveness and excellence within the best traditions of critical research in the field.
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The Global Journalist in the 21st Century
Edited by David H. Weaver and Lars Willnat
New book by IAMCR member
The Global Journalist in the 21st Century systematically assesses the demographics, education, socialization, professional attitudes and working conditions of journalists in various countries around the world. This book updates the original Global Journalist (1998) volume with new data, adding more than a dozen countries, and provides material on comparative research about journalists that will be useful to those interested in doing their own studies.
Media and Information Literacy and Intercultural Dialogue
Editors: Ulla Carlsson, Sherri Hope Culver
New book by IAMCR members
The UNITWIN Cooperation Programme on Media and Information Literacy and Intercultural Dialogue (MILID) is based on an initiative from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC). This Network was created in line with UNESCO’s mission and objectives, as well as the mandate of UNAOC, to serve as a catalyst and facilitator helping to give impetus to innovative projects aimed at reducing polarization among nations and cultures through mutual partnerships.
Media Interventions
Edited by Kevin Howley
New book by IAMCR member
This collection of essays, the first book-length treatment of its kind, explicates the concept of “media interventions” defined as activities and projects that secure, exercise, challenge or acquire media power for tactical and strategic action.
IAMCR awards 5 more travel grants for Dublin 2013
IAMCR has awarded an additional 5 travel grants to young scholars from lower-income countries. The grants were made possible by financial resources generated by the organisers of IAMCR's 2012 conference in Durban.
The 5 additional grants, together with those announced in April, mean that an additional 21 young scholars from low and middle-income countries will be able to attend the Dublin conference in June.
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Members' books
The International Television News Agencies - The world from London
Chris Paterson
For over half a century, a small set of London-based companies have either created or globally distributed most of the iconic television images of international events. These journalists play a leading role in shaping how we understand the world, yet there has been little study of them and their practices.
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