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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.Â
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Members' books
Globalization and Media: Global Village of Babel
Jack Lule
This book argues for the central role of media in understanding globalization. Indeed, the author convincingly shows that globalization could not have occurred without media. From earliest times, humans have used media to explore, settle, and globalize their world. In our day, media have made the world progressively 'smaller' as nations and cultures come into increasing contact. Decades ago Marshall McLuhan prophesied that media technology would transform the world into a 'global village.' Slowly, fitfully, his vision is being fulfilled.
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