Media, Nationalism and Globalization

This book explores the meanings of nationalism in a post-globalization, postcolonial context. It provides an in-depth understanding of the relationship between marginalized groups, media and politics by a focused study of the Telangana movement in India.

'Sumanth Inukonda's study is a timely, much-needed case study of nationalist movements and discourses in the era of globalization. It illuminates the centrality of the political economy of legacy and digital media in nationalist struggles.' Professor Boyd-Barrett, Professor Emeritus Bowling Green State University'A fascinating account of struggles between nationalism and global forces, hegemonic and counter-hegemonic movements, and the roles of media and oral traditions, combining in the context of the formation of a new state in India.' Professor Robin Mansell, Department of Media and Communications, London School of Economics and Political Science

Autorentext

Sumanth Inukonda is an assistant professor of communication studies at the LaGuardia Community College, City University of New York, USA.

Inhalt

Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction 2. Postcolonial Nationalism 3. The Discourse of Globalization 4. Media and Imperialism 5. Mobilizing Identities 6. Epilogue. Bibliography. Index.