Globalization and Media: Global Village of Babel, Fourth Edition, Paperback

The fully updated fourth edition of this lively and accessible book argues for the central role of media in understanding and shaping globalization. By breaking down the economic, cultural, and political impact of media, and through a rich set of case studies, Jack Lule describes a divided global village, its destiny shaped by strife.

About author(s):Jack Lule is professor of global studies and Iacocca Professor of Journalism and Communication at Lehigh University. His books include Understanding Media and Culture: An Introduction to Mass Communication and Daily News, Eternal Stories: The Mythological Role of Journalism.