Mediatization and Political Autonomy: A Systems Approach.

Marcinkowski F, Steiner A

Research article (book contribution)

Abstract

This chapter developes a systems theory perspective on the mediatization of politics. It deals with the question of what triggers the process of mediatization, what drives the process, and what consequences result from the process. Mediatization is defined as a supra-individual phenomenon that occurs within non-media social systems. It results from the differentiation of a media system containing its own intrinsic logic and the need for public attention expressed in other social systems. The term “mediatization” denotes not so much the passive submission of other systems to media forces but the active utilization of media services. Against this background the main causes and consequences of the mediatization of current politics are discussed.

Details zur Publikation

Publisher: Esser F, Strömbäck J
Book title: Mediatization of Politics: Understanding the Transformation of Western Democracies.
Pages: 16
Release year: 2014
Publishing company: Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN: 9781137425973
Language in which the publication is written: English
Event: Basingstoke