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Globalization Blowback

Part II: The Challenge of Independent Media

The new digital media technologies are disrupting the culture industry and opening up new opportunities for independent media.

Part I: Globalization and the Culture Industry

Does globalization produce blowback? And if so, what is its impact on the culture industry?

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