• ISBN13: 9788126911264
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: Politics and Current Affairs
• Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd
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• Publication Date: November 7, 2024
• Pages: 242
• Original Price: 995.0 INR
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 430 grams

Modern Media, Elections and Democracy studies the functions of media in a democracy, with a particular focus on election times when it plays a crucial role in educating people and shaping public opinion. At such times, it becomes an arena for public debate and even acts as a check against the abuse of power. The book analyses the constraints that limit the immense power of the media. It addresses issues restricting free political debate and examines the statutory provisions that defend and protect freedom of expression. It explores these tenets through various legal suits, case studies, jurisprudences governing election coverage, international standards for media practices and more. The book identifies how different forms of media influence politics and argues that modern media, in all its forms, is expanding the scope of political pluralism.

B. K. Ravi, Ph.D., Senior Professor of the Department of Communication at Bangalore University and Vice-Chancellor of Koppal University, State Public University of Government of Karnataka, has over three decades of teaching and research experience. He has served as Registrar of Bangalore University, a two-term Member of the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes, and Special Of_icer at Karnataka Fine Arts University for two years. A Ph.D. in Communication from Bangalore University, Prof. Ravi is the Editor in Chief of Constructive Communication. An accomplished author and filmmaker, he has authored seven books and produced over 25 television programs, including the documentary PILIKULA, which won the prestigious Documentary Award in 2015. Additionally, he has produced nearly 20 radio programs and delivered over 80 talks on All India Radio. In recognition of his contributions, he was honored with the National Chanakya Award for academic communication in 2012 and the Press Club of Bangalore Annual Award in 2019.