{"product_id":"9788416537297","title":"Democracy Now!","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDemocracy Now!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume captures the experience and legacy of \u003cem\u003eDemocracy Now!\u003c\/em\u003e, the most influential independent radio program in the United States, broadcast on nearly 1,500 stations globally. Through its pages, the authors offer a chronicle of the social and political movements that have shaped the last few decades, from Occupy Wall Street to Black Lives Matter, as well as the WikiLeaks and Snowden cases. More than a simple compilation, the work invites a deep reflection on the role of the media in the information age and the need for journalism committed to the truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book covers the news milestones that \u003cem\u003eDemocracy Now!\u003c\/em\u003e has reported on since its inception, giving a voice to those topics and groups systematically ignored by the mainstream media. It provides an in-depth analysis of the Occupy movement, the anti-racist fight of Black Lives Matter, LGBTQ activism, the debate over the death penalty and gun ownership, as well as the WikiLeaks and Edward Snowden leaks. It also addresses the emergence of the \"indignados\" movements and parties of change in Spain, offering a global vision of civic protest. At the heart of all these stories beats a fundamental question: what role should the media play in building a truly informed and democratic society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent and alternative journalism versus mass media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary social movements: Occupy, Black Lives Matter, and LGBTQ activism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDebate on the death penalty and gun control in the United States.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInformation leaks and government transparency (WikiLeaks, Snowden).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNew forms of political participation: \"indignados\" and parties of change in Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of the media in the information society and democracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in critical journalism, political activism, and contemporary social movements. It is especially relevant for students of communication, political science, and sociology, as well as anyone who wishes to understand how alternative information is constructed and its impact on social transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA firsthand view of the most relevant social movements of the 21st century from the perspective of an independent media outlet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical analysis of the role of mainstream media and its relationship with power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding how journalism can act as a counterpower and a tool for social change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a documented account committed to the truth, distanced from corporate interests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goodman, Amy; Goodman, David; Moynihan, Denis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hoja de Lata Editorial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITERARY ESSAYS, MEDIA STUDIES, POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL ACTIVISM, DEMONSTRATIONS AND PROTEST MOVEMENTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e MECANOCLASTIA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 536 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA necessary work for those who seek to understand journalism as a public service rather than a business. \u003cem\u003eDemocracy Now!\u003c\/em\u003e not only documents the recent history of social protest but also offers a model of how the media can reclaim its democratic function. Its rigorous approach and its commitment to silenced voices make it an essential read for the critical and committed reader.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOJA DE LATA EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406718493019,"sku":"9788416537297","price":22.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841653729.jpg?v=1781838790","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416537297","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}