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Media Imperialism
How does control of media resources serve political and economic ends?What is the impact of media concentration and monopoly in the era of technology convergence, with not just traditional and ‘new’ media but also consumer electronics, telephony and computing industries? Revisiting the classic concept of media imperialism, Oliver Boyd-Barrett presents a thorough retake for the 21st century, arguing for the need to understand media and empires and how structures of power and control continue to regulate our access to and consumption of the media.It's no longer just Disney and Dallas - it's also now Alibaba, Apple, Facebook, Google, Samsung and Huawei. Examining the interplay between communications industries and the hierarchies and networks of political, corporate and plutocratic power in a globalized world, the book explains: the historical context of the relationship between media and imperialism; contestation and collaboration among new media empires; the passion for social justice that inspired the original theories of media and cultural imperialism, and how it has been embraced by a new generation. Digging deeply into the global landscape and emerging media markets to explore how media power works across transnational boundaries, this book gives a clear and sophisticated argument for why media imperialism still matters.
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Linguistic Imperialism
This book explores the contemporary phenomenon of English as an international language, and sets out to analyse how and why the language has become so dominant.It looks at the spread of English historically, at the role it plays in Third World countries, and at the ideologies transmitted through the English language.
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Internal Empire : The Rise and Fall of English Imperialism
Over several centuries, England imposed itself by force and by treaty on the other three nations of the Hiberno-British Isles to form its own English Empire.For much of its life, the United Kingdom has only endured out of shared interest in overseas territorial expansion--a British Empire built on slavery.In his new history, Victor Bulmer-Thomas charts the slow rise and rapid decline of English imperialism at home, from the fourteenth century to the present.When independence movements in the colonies began challenging the British Empire, a Commonwealth was constructed to hold together both former imperial possessions--including the Irish Free State-- and the four nations of the internal empire.The Commonwealth was later supplanted by the European Economic Community, but Europe's potential as a long-term source of cohesion for the UK was dashed when the English voted to leave the EU in 2016, dragging the whole UK with them. With Empire, Commonwealth and Europe all gone, British unity is more fragile than ever.Facing the prospect of an independent Scotland, a reunited Ireland and an increasingly autonomous Wales, England may yet have to acknowledge its forgotten history as an aggressive imperial force on Britain's own, often unwilling, soil.
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Pulp Empire : A Secret History of Comic Book Imperialism
In the 1940s and ’50s, comic books were some of the most popular—and most unfiltered—entertainment in the United States.Publishers sold hundreds of millions of copies a year of violent, racist, and luridly sexual comics to Americans of all ages, until a 1954 Senate investigation led to a censorship code that nearly destroyed the industry.But this was far from the first time the US government actively involved itself with comics—it was simply the most dramatic manifestation of a long, strange relationship between high-level policy makers and a medium that even artists and writers often dismissed as a creative sewer.In Pulp Empire, Paul S. Hirsch uncovers the gripping untold story of how the US government both attacked and appropriated comic books to help wage World War II and the Cold War, promote official—and clandestine—foreign policy, and deflect global critiques of American racism. As Hirsch details, during World War II—and the concurrent golden age of comic books—government agencies worked directly with comic book publishers to stoke hatred for the Axis powers while simultaneously attempting to dispel racial tensions at home.Later, as the Cold War defense industry ballooned—and as comic book sales reached historic heights—the government again turned to the medium, this time trying to win hearts and minds in the decolonizing world through cartoon propaganda. Hirsch’s groundbreaking research weaves together a wealth of previously classified material, including secret wartime records, official legislative documents, and caches of personal papers.His book explores the uneasy contradiction of how comics were both vital expressions of American freedom and unsettling glimpses into the national id—scourged and repressed on the one hand and deployed as official propaganda on the other.Pulp Empire is a riveting illumination of underexplored chapters in the histories of comic books, foreign policy, and race.
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Does patriotism promote imperialism?
Patriotism can sometimes promote imperialism, as it can lead to a sense of national pride and superiority that may justify the expansion of a country's influence and control over other nations. This can lead to the belief that it is the duty of a nation to assert its power and dominance over others in the name of patriotism. However, it is important to distinguish between healthy patriotism, which involves love and support for one's country, and extreme nationalism, which can lead to aggressive and expansionist policies. Ultimately, the relationship between patriotism and imperialism depends on the specific context and actions of a country.
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What does imperialism mean?
Imperialism refers to a policy or practice by which a country extends its power and influence through the acquisition of territories or the establishment of economic and political control over other nations or regions. This can be achieved through military conquest, economic dominance, or cultural influence. Imperialism often involves the exploitation of the resources and labor of the conquered territories for the benefit of the imperial power. It has been a significant force in shaping global history, particularly during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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How should imperialism be evaluated?
Imperialism should be evaluated critically, taking into account both its positive and negative impacts. While imperialism may have led to economic development and the spread of technology and infrastructure in some cases, it also often resulted in the exploitation and oppression of indigenous populations, loss of cultural identity, and social inequalities. It is important to consider the perspectives of those affected by imperialism and to recognize the lasting consequences it has had on societies around the world. Ultimately, imperialism should be viewed as a complex historical phenomenon that requires a nuanced analysis.
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Is imperialism exploitation or progress?
Imperialism can be seen as both exploitation and progress, depending on the perspective. On one hand, imperialism often involves the exploitation of resources, labor, and cultures of colonized territories for the benefit of the imperial power. This can lead to economic inequality, cultural erasure, and social injustices. However, some argue that imperialism has also brought progress in the form of infrastructure development, technological advancements, and the spread of ideas and knowledge. Ultimately, the impact of imperialism is complex and multifaceted, with both positive and negative consequences.
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Pulp Empire : The Secret History of Comic Book Imperialism
Winner of the Popular Culture Association's Ray and Pat Browne Award for Best Book in Popular or American Culture In the 1940s and ’50s, comic books were some of the most popular—and most unfiltered—entertainment in the United States.Publishers sold hundreds of millions of copies a year of violent, racist, and luridly sexual comics to Americans of all ages until a 1954 Senate investigation led to a censorship code that nearly destroyed the industry.But this was far from the first time the US government actively involved itself with comics—it was simply the most dramatic manifestation of a long, strange relationship between high-level policy makers and a medium that even artists and writers often dismissed as a creative sewer.In Pulp Empire, Paul S. Hirsch uncovers the gripping untold story of how the US government both attacked and appropriated comic books to help wage World War II and the Cold War, promote official—and clandestine—foreign policy and deflect global critiques of American racism. As Hirsch details, during World War II—and the concurrent golden age of comic books—government agencies worked directly with comic book publishers to stoke hatred for the Axis powers while simultaneously attempting to dispel racial tensions at home.Later, as the Cold War defense industry ballooned—and as comic book sales reached historic heights—the government again turned to the medium, this time trying to win hearts and minds in the decolonizing world through cartoon propaganda. Hirsch’s groundbreaking research weaves together a wealth of previously classified material, including secret wartime records, official legislative documents, and caches of personal papers.His book explores the uneasy contradiction of how comics were both vital expressions of American freedom and unsettling glimpses into the national id—scourged and repressed on the one hand and deployed as official propaganda on the other.Pulp Empire is a riveting illumination of underexplored chapters in the histories of comic books, foreign policy, and race.
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Making Empire : Ireland, Imperialism, and the Early Modern World
Ireland was England's oldest colony. Making Empire revisits the history of empire in Ireland—in a time of Brexit, 'the culture wars', and the campaigns around 'Black Lives Matter' and 'Statues must fall'—to better understand how it has formed the present, and how it might shape the future. Empire and imperial frameworks, policies, practices, and cultures have shaped the history of the world for the last two millennia.It is nation states that are the blip on the historical horizon.Making Empire re-examines empire as process—and Ireland's role in it—through the lens of early modernity.It covers the two hundred years, between the mid-sixteenth century and the mid-eighteenth century, that equate roughly to the timespan of the First English Empire (c.1550-c.1770s). Ireland was England's oldest colony. How then did the English empire actually function in early modern Ireland and how did this change over time?What did access to European empires mean for people living in Ireland?This book answers these questions by interrogating four interconnected themes.First, that Ireland formed an integral part of the English imperial system, Second, that the Irish operated as agents of empire(s).Third, Ireland served as laboratory in and for the English empire.Finally, it examines the impact that empire(s) had on people living in early modern Ireland.Even though the book's focus will be on Ireland and the English empire, the Irish were trans-imperial and engaged with all of the early modern imperial powers.It is therefore critical, where possible and appropriate, to look to other European and global empires for meaningful comparisons and connections in this era of expansionism. What becomes clear is that colonisation was not a single occurrence but an iterative and durable process that impacted different parts of Ireland at different times and in different ways.That imperialism was about the exercise of power, violence, coercion and expropriation.Strategies about how best to turn conquest into profit, to mobilise and control Ireland's natural resources, especially land and labour, varied but the reality of everyday life did not change and provoked a wide variety of responses ranging from acceptance and assimilation to resistance. This book, based on the 2021 James Ford Lectures, Oxford University, suggests that the moment has come revisit the history of empire, if only to better understand how it has formed the present, and how this might shape the future.
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Imperialism: A Study
In his Preface to the 1902 first edition of Imperialism: A Study, imperial critic J.A.Hobson demonstrates his prophetic talents by noting, just as the Victorian age was ending and World War I was brewing, that "Imperialism has been adopted as a more or less conscious policy by several European States and threatens to break down the political isolation of the United States." Though the book speaks mostly of British imperialism of the period, Hobson inevitably explores the general principals-and hidden motives-of imperialist policy.Hobson covers: . the commercial value of imperialism . imperialism as an outlet for population . economic parasites of imperialism . imperialist finance . moral and sentimental factors . and much more. With imperialism again a hot topic in the political arena, Hobson's treatise continues to lend invaluable, necessary insight into a complex ideology.British writer JOHN ATKINSON HOBSON (1858-1940) was an historian and economist as well as a popular lecturer on the topics.His other books include The Evolution of Modern Capitalism (1894), The Economics of Distribution (1900), The Economics of Unemployment (1922), and the autobiographical Confessions of an Economic Heretic (1938).
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Culture and Imperialism
‘Readers accustomed to the precision and elegance of Edward Said's analytical prowess will not be disappointed . . . Those discovering Said for the first time will be profoundly impressed’ Toni MorrisonFollowing his profoundly influential study Orientalism, Edward W.Said turned his attention to the Western world, tracing the connections between imperialism and European art, literature and music.From Jane Austen to Salman Rushdie, from Yeats to media coverage of the Gulf War, Culture and Imperialism initiates a dialogue between culture and the political and economic fabric of its time.Vast in its scope and stunning in its erudition, this collection of essays remains as urgent today as it was on first publication. WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY THE AUTHOR
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What is imperialism simply explained?
Imperialism is the practice of a powerful country extending its influence and control over other territories, often through military force or economic dominance. It involves the subjugation and exploitation of the people and resources of the colonized territories for the benefit of the imperial power. Imperialism has historically been driven by a desire for wealth, power, and strategic advantage, and has often resulted in the oppression and suffering of the colonized peoples.
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What is colonialism and imperialism?
Colonialism is a system in which a country seeks to extend its authority over other territories, often through the establishment of settlements and the exploitation of resources. Imperialism, on the other hand, refers to the policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force. Both colonialism and imperialism involve the domination and control of one group or nation over another, often resulting in the exploitation and oppression of the colonized or conquered people. These systems have historically been used by powerful nations to expand their territories and increase their wealth and influence.
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How can imperialism be justified?
Imperialism has been justified in the past through the belief in the superiority of one's own culture or civilization, and the desire to spread it to other parts of the world. Proponents of imperialism have also argued that it can bring economic development and modernization to less developed regions, as well as provide security and stability. Additionally, some have justified imperialism as a means of spreading religion or bringing about social and political reforms in other societies. However, it is important to note that these justifications have often been criticized for their ethnocentric and exploitative nature.
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What is the history of imperialism?
Imperialism is the policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or economic dominance over other territories. The history of imperialism dates back to ancient times, with empires such as the Roman, Persian, and Chinese expanding their territories through conquest. However, the era of modern imperialism began in the 15th century with European powers such as Spain, Portugal, and later Britain, France, and Germany, establishing colonies in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. This period of imperialism was characterized by the exploitation of resources, forced labor, and cultural domination. The impact of imperialism has had lasting effects on the political, economic, and social development of many regions around the world.
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