The political economy of global communication : an introduction

Introduction - Fulfilling the Enlightenment? Attaining Human Security. Part 1 The Triumph of Democracy and Freedom - Political Change After the Cold War: The Privatization of the State The Legitimacy of Human Intervention Under the Guise of Humanitarian Intervention The Spread of a Technical Elite Led Political Process. Part 2 Global Capitalism and the End of History: The Enhanced Mobility and Accumulation of Capital The Diminution of the Rights of Working People Free Trade, Protectionism and Uneven Development in World Order. Part 3 Global Order and Cultural Freedom: The Rise of a Global Communications Industry Capitalism, Neo-Liberalism and the Privatization of Culture Culture Ideology and Political Power Conclusion - Perverting the Enlightenment? Resistance and Change in World Order.