Role of Media in Indian Democracy

Contents: Preface. 1. Media in democracy: a strategic approach. 2. State of democracy and the role of media. 3. Media, democracy and citizenship. 4. Independent media\'s Vital role in development. 5. Media reform in India : Legitimising community media. 6. Media is important pillar of democracy. 7. Indian democracy : a 60 Year Assessment. 8. Pakistan-India People\'s Convention on peace and democracy. 9. Democracy, elections and minorities in India. 10. An attack on democracy terrorism and preventive measures. 11. Promoting democracy, peace and social justice. 12. The changing role of the Indian judiciary. 13. E-Government and democracy. 14. The media in democracy. Bibliography. Index.

"Role of Media in Indian Democracy provides a systematic and comprehensive introduction to the key research methods and approaches used in the study of media and democracy. The book begins with a clear and cogent discussion of the principles behind good research, including the key question of how to select the right method for individual research questions, a range of different methods and approaches. Now media role is the important stage in Indian democracy. So this book is very helpful for researchers and students of journalism and media." (jacket)