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New Books in Communications

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A formal approach to anime rethinks globalization and transnationality under neoliberalism Anime has become synonymous with Japanese culture, but its global reach raises a perplexing question--what happens when anime is produced outside of Japan? Who... more

Maggie Gram is a writer, cultural historian, and designer. She leads an experience-design team at Google. She has taught at the Maryland Institute College of Art, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, and Harvard University, and she has written for N+1 a... more

Women and Global Documentary: Practices and Perspectives in the 21st Century (Bloomsbury Academic, 2025), edited by Najmeh Moradiyan-Rizi and Shilyh J. Warren, answers the urgent need to re-evaluate not only the significance of women's documentary ... more

The Co-production Landscape in Europe: From Eurimages to Netflix (Springer Nature, 2025) explores the evolving landscape of European film and television co-productions, from traditional models supported by Eurimages to new collaborations shaped by g... more

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Maggie Gram
A writer, cultural historian, and designer who leads a design team at Google, formerly taught at Harvard University and others.
Google
Episode: Maggie Gram, "The Invention of Design: A Twentieth-Century History" (Basic Books, 2025)
Najmeh Moradiyan-Rizi
Co-editor of the book and Iranian scholar in documentary studies
University of Texas at Dallas
Episode: Najmeh Moradiyan-Rizi and Shilyh J. Warren eds., "Women and Global Documentary: Practices and Perspectives in the 21st Century" (Bloomsbury Academic, 2025)
Dr. Petar Mitric
An assistant professor in film studies at the University of Copenhagen, focusing on European audiovisual policy, co-production, and audience design practices.
University of Copenhagen
Episode: Petar Mitric, "The Co-production Landscape in Europe: From Eurimages to Netflix" (Springer Nature, 2025)
John Davis
Author of 'Keep Your Ear to the Ground: A History of Punk Fanzines in Washington, DC'
Georgetown University Press
Episode: John R. Davis, "Keep Your Ear to the Ground: A History of Punk Fanzines in Washington, DC" (Georgetown UP, 2025)
Avishek Ray
Associate Professor of Cultural Studies at the National Institute of Technology, Silchar
National Institute of Technology, Silchar
Episode: Digital Expressions of the Self(ie): The Social Life of Selfies in India
Carlotta Darò
Author and scholar focusing on architectural history and telecommunications
MIT Press
Episode: Carlotta Daro, "The Architecture of the Wire: Infrastructures of Telecommunication" (MIT Press, 2025)
Greg Lukianoff
President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
Episode: Greg Lukianoff and Nadine Strossen, "The War on Words: 10 Arguments Against Free Speech—And Why They Fail" (Heresy Press, 2025)
Nadine Strossen
Professor of Law at New York Law School and former president of the ACLU
New York Law School
Episode: Greg Lukianoff and Nadine Strossen, "The War on Words: 10 Arguments Against Free Speech—And Why They Fail" (Heresy Press, 2025)
Joel Best
Professor Emeritus and Francis Allison Award Winner
University of Delaware
Episode: Joel Best, "Just the Facts: Untangling Contradictory Claims" (U California Press, 2025)

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Pete Kunze
Host of multiple New Books Network channels, emphasizing media studies and discussions.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Please improve sound!

    Great content but the sound quality is so bad, I stopped listening (very hard to focus!!)

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    Hugivida
    Switzerland6 years ago
  • Great podcast

    but I don’t see the cover

    Apple Podcasts
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    Борнхайм
    Russia8 years ago
  • Excellent and wide ranging

    The 'New Books Network' is remarkable for its cogent, easy-to-listen-to author interviews, but the NBN Communications podcast is excellent. It's just getting started, but the future looks bright.

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    Wignall
    United States12 years ago
  • 5 Stars: It's great

    Jefferson Pooley's fantastic interview style invites readers and illuminates the ideas of authors. A must-listen for communication students and professionals. As an expert in the field of the history of communication, Pooley contextualizes the subject within the larger field, providing tremendous depth to the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
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    scrtagent101
    United States13 years ago

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Maggie Gram, "The Invention of Design: A Twentieth-Century History" (Basic Books, 2025)
Q: What do you think about the ironic twists in design thinking?
Design thinking is often seen as a solution for complex problems but may fall short when addressing deeper social issues.
Maggie Gram, "The Invention of Design: A Twentieth-Century History" (Basic Books, 2025)
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about his career trajectory?
Herbert Simon had a diverse career starting as a political scientist and economist, then becoming a psychologist and an early artificial intelligence theorist, influencing design as a problem-solving process.
John R. Davis, "Keep Your Ear to the Ground: A History of Punk Fanzines in Washington, DC" (Georgetown UP, 2025)
Q: Can you talk a little bit about the modern zine landscape and how it differs from earlier fanzines?
Davis explains that while zines have re-emerged in the 21st century, they have evolved into broader personal expressions incorporating art and comics, moving away from strictly music-related content.
John R. Davis, "Keep Your Ear to the Ground: A History of Punk Fanzines in Washington, DC" (Georgetown UP, 2025)
Q: Can you talk a little bit about the research process and the importance of including images in your book?
Davis emphasized the necessity of integrating color images to convey the vibrant aesthetic of punk, as well as to document the visual history of zines that are integral to the narrative.
John R. Davis, "Keep Your Ear to the Ground: A History of Punk Fanzines in Washington, DC" (Georgetown UP, 2025)
Q: Could you start by talking a little bit about why you wanted to put this book together, how this sort of came to be?
Davis wanted to document the punk scene's fanzines in DC due to his personal involvement and the rich history of the subculture, aiming to raise awareness of DC's role in the broader fanzine mosaic.

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The content focuses on in-depth discussions with scholars in the fields of media and communications, primarily revolving around their new research and publications. Topics often highlight contemporary issues such as media representation, censorship, the evolution of journalism, and the intersection of various cultural and technological influences on communication. The platform not only showcases the latest academic work but also delves into the implications these studies have for understanding broader societal narratives and challenges, making it valuable for scholars, students, and individuals interested in current trends in the media landscape. The unique approach often combines personal reflections from guest scholars, enriching the list... more

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