CMNS 230 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Nitrocellulose, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Resource Allocation
16 Jul 2016
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Broadcasting isn"t part of the media industry models according to bernard* According to peter grant is not a primary attribute of cultural products. Anything a government chooses to do or not to do dyer 1972 howlett & ramesh 2003. A purposive course of action followed by an actor or a set of actors in dealing with a problem or matter of concern anderson 1984 , howlett & ramesh 2003. Ubiquitous/inevitable existence nature of media: media"s all around us. It"s power to influence: sets the agendas and brings certain ideas an issues to the forefront/awareness, sets trends. Industries have both economic and cultural value: billions of $"s are invested into this sector, millions/hundreds of thousands are employed. Frequently labeled as mixed goods: elemental of both public-goods and private goods. Policy imperatives/necessities why gov"t gets involved w/ policy. Safety can take two forms (policy enforces the need for safety)
