Changing Media Changing China - SHIRK

Thirty Years Ago, The Chinese Communist Party (ccp) Made A Fateful Decision: To Allow Newspapers, Magazines, Television, And Radio Stations To Compete In The Marketplace Instead Of Being Financed Exclusively By The Government. The Political And Social Implications Of That Decision Are Still Unfolding As The Chinese Government, Media, And Public Adapt To The Information Environment.edited By Susan Shirk, One Of Americas Leading Experts On Contemporary China, This Collection Of Essays Brings Together A Whos Who Of Experts--chinese And American--writing About All Aspects Of The Changing Media Landscape In China. In Detailed Case Studies, The Authors Describe How The Media Is Reshaping Itself From A Propaganda Mouthpiece Into An Agent Of Watchdog Journalism, How Politicians Are Reacting To Increased Scrutiny From The Media, And How Television, Newspapers, Magazines, And Web-based News Sites Navigate The Cross-currents Between The Open Marketplace And The Ccp Censors.