Download or read book Illuminating the Blindspots written by Janet Wasko and published by Praeger. This book was released on 1993 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dallas W. Smythe has made important contributions to the study of the political economy of communications, as well as to the critical study of communication and information. His work has probed the neglected corners of the academic study of communication research, challenging and inspiring students and researchers for nearly 50 years. Celebrating Dallas Smythe, this volume includes 19 articles that draw on his work and furthur challenge existing communications structures and policies. The contributions examine case studies of the political economy of communication and information from various perspectives as well as exploring international communications issues and media/audience analysis.