The Myth of Media Globalization

List of Figures and Tables vii

Introduction 1

1 Theory – Structural Transformation of the Global Public Sphere? 7

2 International Reporting – ‘No Further than Columbus . . .’ 24

3 Satellite Television – the Renaissance of World Regions 56

4 Film and Programme Imports – Entertainment Culture as the Core of Media Globalization 82

5 The Internet – the Info...