The dramatic expansion of the media and communications sector since the 1990s has brought South Asia on the global scene as a major center for media production and consumption. This book is the first overview of media expansion and its political ramifications in South Asia durin…
Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Notes on contributors -- 1 Introduction: beyond the "public sphere"--PART I Participation -- 2 Small frame politics: public performance in the digital age -- 3 Envisioning Pakistan: urban 'awami' space, travel and the media -- 4 Media a…
This book considers the communications policies in India since the new economic policy of 1991, in light of the role of communications in social and economic development and global patterns of trade and investment in communications and services.
After the introduction of a new economic policy of 1991, India is increasingly portrayed as a big emerging market for consumer goods and for broadcasting and communications services. Policies for telecommunications, computer software and television broadcasting in India have als…
Policies for telecommunications, computer software and television broadcasting have shifted drastically since the 1980s as has India's participation in international negotiations on trade in services. The book examines communications policy debates over the last ten years, and c…
India is increasingly seen as an emerging market for consumer goods and for broadcasting and communications services. This book considers communications policies in light of the role of communications in social and economic development and global patterns of trade and investment…