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Peace Journalism
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Jake Lynch, Annabel Mc Goldrick

Stroud, Gloucestershire: Hawthorn Press (2005), xxiii, 265 pp.

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In Search of Peace Media: Examining the Role of Media in Peace Developments of the Post-Cold War Conflicts

Vladimir Bratic

Athens, Ohio: Ohio University, Doctoral Thesis (2005), 268 pp.

"This study analyzes media projects designed to contribute to the development of peace. Therefore, it examines post-Cold War mass communication projects developed in direct response to violent conflicts initiated by a party that is not involved in the conflict. The practical effort is named “peace ... media.” The review of the literature from the fields of media effects, propaganda research, peace studies and communication for development offers a broad spectrum of studies pointing towards a common conclusion: mass media/communication indeed have the potential to affect populations in a variety of ways. The rhizomatic approach by Deleuze and Guattari was used as the theoretical foundation to the methods employed in the study. As a result, in-depth interviewing, text analysis and a quantitative effects assessment were used as the methods of inquiry. In order to fully understand the rhizomatic foundation of peace media, this study examined three kinds of data: interview transcripts, texts describing peace media projects and the quantitative data of audience effects conducted by practitioners. Thirteen conflict sites in 18 countries generated a total of nearly forty peace media projects. The analysis begins with the description of the actors and practitioners responsible for peace media projects (who). It continues with an examination of media approaches to peace development (what), followed by a description of the beneficiaries of peace media (whom). The last two segments discuss the means of communication (channels) and examine the effects of peace media and the most effective utilization of such practices (effects). The study concludes that the impact of media is both substantial and limited. Because action or behavior is dependent on many outside variables and because these variables contribute to the end result as much as any form of communication initiative, only the true integration of media within peacebuilding strategies can insure a significant move toward a peaceful society. In order for this to happen, the following four components need to be integrated in the media plan for conflict transformation: journalism, entertainment, advertising and regulation. The final chapter of the dissertation presents a set of recommendations for the future practice." (Abstract) more

Financing ICTs for Development: Efforts of DAC Members. Review of Recent Trends of ODA and its Contribution

Paris: OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) (2005), 81 pp.

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Wer beherrscht die Medien? Die 50 größten Medienkonzerne der Welt: Jahrbuch 2005

Lutz Hachmeister, Günther Rager

München: Beck (2005), 348 pp.

Thumb Culture: The Meaning of Mobile Phones for Society

Peter Glotz, Stefan Bertschi, Chris Locke (eds.)

Bielefeld: transcript (2005), 296 pp.

"Mobile communication has an increasing impact on people's lives and society. Ubiquitous media influence the way users relate to their surroundings, and data services like text and pictures lead to a culture shaped by thumbs. Representing several years of research into the social and cultural effect ... more

Daumenkultur: Das Mobiltelefon in der Gesellschaft

Peter Glotz, Stefan Bertschi, Chris Locke (eds.)

Bielefeld: transcript (2005), 348 pp.

"Das Mobiltelefon hat in den letzten Jahren quer durch alle gesellschaftlichen Bereiche an Bedeutung gewonnen. Sein Einfluss manifestiert sich etwa darin, wie sich Individuen zu ihren Umgebungen in Beziehung setzen: Die alltägliche Nutzung von mobilen Diensten der Text-, Sprach- und Bildübertragun ... more

Mídia e terror: Comunicação e violência política

Jacques A. Wainberg

São Paulo: Paulus (2005), 202 pp.

Strategien in der Medienbranche: Grundlagen und Fallbeispiele

Insa Sjurts

Wiesbaden: Gabler, 3. überarb. Aufl. (2005), 523 pp.

"[...] Die Autorin legt ein wissenschaftlich fundiertes Raster auf die Medienlandschaft, um sie gleichsam zu kartographieren. Am Ende einer Reise durch diese 'Strategien in der Medienbranche' ist der Leser nicht nur klüger, er kennt sich auch vorzüglich aus in dieser Landschaft....Der Leser erfäh ... more

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Information Economy Report 2005: E-Commerce and Development

New York; Geneva: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) (2005), xxvi, 248 pp.

Puppetry and Puppets: An Illustrated World Survey
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Eileen Blumenthal

London: Thames & Hudson (2005), 271 pp.

"Eileen Blumenthal provides a comprehensive overview of the history and technique of puppetry and examines in depth and detail the unique nature and abilities of puppets and the countless roles they have played in human societies across the globe for thousands of years. Blumenthal draws examples fro ... more

Freedom of Information: Training Manual for Public Officials

Richard Carver (ed.)

London: Article 19 (2004), 92, 22 pp.

"This manual for public officials is designed as a resource for officials who want to adopt administrative practices that conform to the best standards of freedom of information. It should help them to make their work and procedures more professional, which will increase the public’s trust in and ... more

Institutionen und Initiativen in der Korruptionsprävention: Übersicht über internationale und nationale, staatliche und nichtstaatliche Institutionen, Initiativen und Web-Ressourcen im Bereich Korruptionsprävention

Frank Bliss

Eschborn: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) (2004), 88 pp.

The Freedominfo.org Global Survey: Freedom of Information and Access to Government Record Laws Around the World

David Banisar

freedominfo.org (2004), 96 pp.

Information and Communication Technologies for Poverty Alleviation

Roger W. Harris

Kuala Lumpur: UNDP, Asia-Pacific Development Information Programme (APDIP) (2004), 75 pp.

Beyond All Tolerance: Child Pornography on the Internet

Per-Erik Aström

Stockholm: Save the Children Sweden (2004), 50 pp.

"Save the Children Sweden has had a Hotline website in place for more than four years, receiving more than 22,000 tips about child pornography on the Web. The importance of such a channel and the importance of international co-operation are spelled out in the following report. Save the Children Swed ... more

Children, Youth and Media Around the World: An Overview of Trends & Issues. 4th World Summit on Media for Children and Adolescents

Susan Gigli

Washington, DC: InterMedia (2004), 16 pp.

"A look at the world media landscape for children and youth immediately presents two opposing themes: opportunities and risks. For example, globalization of media brings opportunities to broaden children’s outlooks and provide more equal access to information, but it also threatens cultural identi ... more

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Mediennutzung im internationalen Vergleich

Uwe Hasebrink, Anja Herzog

In: Internationales Handbuch Medien 2004/2005

Hans-Bredow-Institut (ed.)

Baden-Baden: Nomos (2004), pp. 136-158

Right to Information: Practical Guidance Note

UNDP (2004), 39 pp.

"This Practical Guidance Note aims to: heighten awareness and knowledge within UNDP country offices (COs) on right to information generally and right to information legislation specifically; assist COs by providing practical information and guidance for right to information legislation programming; ... more

Internationales Handbuch Medien 2004/2005

Hans-Bredow-Institut (ed.)

Baden-Baden: Nomos, 27th ed. (2004), 1200 pp.