When Media Succumbs to Rising Authoritarianism: Cautionary Tales from Venezuela's Recent History

This book explores the multiple changes exhibited around Venezuelan media during the Chávez regime, looking at the relationship between Chavismo and the media, censorship, filmmaking, online audiences, and cultural journalism as forms of resistance. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of journalism, communication, media studies, and politics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into a transversal scholarly exploration of the profound transformations that occurred in Venezuelan media during the Chávez regime. Drawing upon a wealth of original research by esteemed scholars in the field, the book offers a comprehensive analysis of the intricate dynamics between Chavismo and the media. It extends the discussion beyond individual cases or examples, shedding light on the broader articulation of a nearly perfect communicational hegemony.

The book explores a diverse range of transformations within the national mediascape, encompassing the impact of censorship on news consumption and production, the complexities of Venezuelan filmmaking during Chavismo, the symbolic postmortem persistence of Chávez, the profound transformations undergone by telenovelas, the politically induced migration of online audiences, and the reinvention of media spaces for cultural journalism as forms of resistance. By engaging readers with a rich tapestry of case studies and exemplars, the book facilitates a deeper understanding of the cultural, economic, political, societal, and technical factors that shape these transformations. Moreover, it serves as a valuable resource for scholars and students of journalism, communication, media studies, and politics, enabling them to draw insights and apply this body of research to other national or international contexts.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367616175