A study of media texts in the Pakistani context discussing the role and place of the media in Pakistan in broad social, political, religious and historical contexts. It argues that the mental attitude developed under the impact of "parasitic landlordism" defines the role and scope of the media, religion, politics and social relations in Pakistani society. The book is intended to provide politicians, academics, and students of political science, mass communications and discourse analysis with an invaluable commentary on a period which continues to determine the course of Pakistan's future. It may also be of interest to the lay reader eager to find out the role of the media in Pakistan.
- ISBN10 0195791746
- ISBN13 9780195791747
- Publish Date 1 August 2001
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 18 January 2010
- Publish Country PK
- Imprint OUP Pakistan
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 300
- Language English