Download or read book Media and Democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean written by Unesco and published by Unesco. This book was released on 1996 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An overall view of the state of communication media in Latin America and the Caribbean and foreseable trends, especially with regard to new communication technologies. It includes compelling reflections on the access of women and minorities to the communication field, and the challenges of preserving national identity and languages. It also looks into the economic, legal and political aspects of press freedom and pluralism. A usuful analysis of current difficulties and a range of thoughtful solutions and alternatives.