The Media in Scotland

by Blain, Neil; Hutchison, David

• ISBN13: 9780748627998
• ISBN10: 0748627995
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-05-01
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

Summary

What does it mean to 'think differently'? What are the conditions under which original thought can take place and what are the obstacles to it? The ability to create thoughts is what lies at the base of philosophy and political theory and practice. One cannot hope to change the world, or even adequately critique it, without the possibility of the new in mental life.The Political Mindseeks to explore the possibility of thinking differently through connecting neuropsychological material on consciousness, nonconsciousness and affect to political theory. It spans many diverse disciplines: from hard-edged neuropsychology to sociology, economics, political theory and Eastern and Western philosophy. Its originality lies in its ability to draw meaningful connections between such disparate literatures, weaving a coherent whole. It then applies the concepts created to the currently popular topics of consumerism and the anti-capitalist and anti-globalisation movements.Key Features:* Unique in drawing connections between neuropsychology and political theory* Addresses an enormous breadth of material* Relevant to those interested in the anti-globalisation and anti-capitalism movements

Author Biography

Neil Blain is Professor of Media and Culture and Head of Department of Film, Media Journalism, University of Stirling. David Hutchison is Research Fellow in Media Policy, Glasgow Caledonian University.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
Framing the Discussion
A Cause Still Unwon: The Struggle to Represent Scotland	p. 3
Scots, English and Community Languages in the Scottish Media	p. 20
Communications Policy	p. 35
The Historical Context
The History of the Press	p. 55
The History of Film and Cinema	p. 71
Broadcasting: From Birth to Devolution...and Beyond	p. 87
Screen and Sound
Three Ring Circus: Television Drama about, by and for Scotland	p. 107
'Nae Bevvying, Nae Skiving': Language and Community in the Scottish Soap Opera	p. 123
Broadcast Comedy	p. 137
Contemporary Scottish Cinema	p. 151
Radio and Popular Music	p. 166
Themes and Futures
Gender, Spaces, Changes: Emergent Identities in a Scotland in Transition	p. 183
Race and Ethnicity in the Media	p. 199
Gaelic, the Media and Scotland	p. 213
The Scottish Media and Politics	p. 227
A View from Westminster	p. 243
A View from Holyrood	p. 248
Media Sport	p. 253
Select Bibliography	p. 271
Notes on Contributors	p. 273
Index	p. 275
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