Information, Ideology and Communication: The New Nations' Perspectives on an Intellectual Revolution

by Arnold Gibbons

Overview

Discusses the politics of internationalism and the ideology which is central to understanding the division of the world into the information-rich and information-poor countries. Tells the story of the continuing struggle by the poor countries for a stake in the information age, and analyzes the challenge posed by information and information technology in the developing world. A useful text for students of communications, journalism, and political science.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780819145109
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	01/11/1985
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	232
Product dimensions:	5.34(w) x 8.32(h) x 0.69(d)

About the Author

Arnold Gibbons is Associate Professor of Communications at Hunter College in New York.

Editorial Reviews

...fills an enormous gap in the literature in this field....

Peter L. Haratonik

This text is a welcome addition to the field of information and internationalism. Gibbons provides a cogent and analytical essay for media and politically oriented scholars and students. I feel this text is definitely what I call top drawer reading material....

Stanley D. Tickton