IAMCR - International Association for Media and Communication Research

Two new books by IAMCR members have been recently released. These books cover the study of communications in the rapidly changing Chinese context and the study of regulatory issues that have a significant impact on freedom of expression.

By Steve Buckley, Kreszentia Duer, Toby Mendel and Seán Ó Siochrú with Monroe E. Price and Marc Raboy

This book provides guidelines, tools, and real world examples to help assess and reform the enabling environment for media development that serves public interest goals. It builds on a growing awareness of the role of media and voice in the promotion of transparent and accountable governance, in the empowerment of people to better exercise their rights and hold leaders to account; and in support of equitable development including improved livelihoods, health, and access to education.

By Yuezhi Zhao

The stakes for control over the means of communication in China have never been so high as the country struggles with breathtaking social change. This authoritative book analyzes the key dimensions of the transformation in China's communication system since the early 1990s and examines the highly fluid and potentially explosive dynamics of communication, power, and social contestation during China's rapid rise as a global power.

Fees for IAMCR's 2008 congress have been revised, and will be lower than announced before for all groups of participants except non-members. Participants who already have registered and paid higher fees will have the difference refunded from the Congress administration.