Media Nations : Communicating Belonging and Exclusion in the Modern World

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Explore the intricate relationship between media and nationalism with "Media Nations: Communicating Belonging and Exclusion in the Modern World." This interdisciplinary introduction delves into how media shapes our sense of belonging and exclusion in contemporary society. Drawing on global case studies and recent academic debates, this book argues for the enduring relevance of nationalism and national identity in understanding mediated communication. It bridges the gap between textual analysis of national imagination and the sociological impact of media institutions, challenging ethnocentric views and opening up the study of nationalism and mass communication to diverse modernities. Key Features: * Examines the continuing relevance of nationalism and national identity in mediated communication. * Connects text-based analysis with sociological concerns of media institutions. * Challenges existing debates and embraces multiple trajectories of modernity. This timely contribution by Sabina Mihelj is essential for anyone interested in the media, nationalism, and modernity. "Media Nations" offers an insightful analysis of collective identity formation and mass communication in the modern world. Summary: Media Nations, Paperback, English, 224 pages, by Sabina Mihelj, published by Bloomsbury Publishing.