New media, old problems - New technology and the political process

被引:22
作者
Barnett, S
机构
[1] Ctr. for Commun. and Info. S., University of Westminster, Northwick Park Campus, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 3TP, Watford Road
关键词
democracy; journalism mass media; new technology; political communication;
D O I
10.1177/0267323197012002003
中图分类号
G2 [信息与知识传播];
学科分类号
05 [文学]; 0503 [新闻传播学];
摘要
It is widely claimed that new technology offers great potential for expanding the horizons of political communication and overcoming some of the problems associated with traditional media in furthering the democratic process. New forms of communication, it is argued, will foster greater interest and participation in the political process which will in turn enhance and enrich democracy. However, although the inadequacies of traditional media pose serious problems for political discourse and democracy, the empirical and conceptual difficulties surrounding new media make their contribution to the political process equally problematic. While new media may offer some opportunities for elite groups at the margins, traditional mass media will continue to dominate the discourse and conduct of politics.
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页码:193 / 218
页数:26
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