Participation has become fashionable again; but at the same time it has always played a crucial role in our contemporary societies; and it has been omnipresent in a surprisingly large number of societal fields. In the case of the media sphere; the present-day media conjuncture is now considered to be the most participatory ever; but media participation has had a long and intense history. To deal with these paradoxes; this book looks at participation as a structurally unstable concept and as the object of a political-ideological struggle that makes it oscillate between minimalist and maximalist versions. This struggle is analysed in theoretical reflections in five fields (democracy; arts; development; spatial planning and media) and in eight different cases of media practice. These case studies also show participationrsquo;s close connection to power; identity; organization; technology and quality.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Happy memories.By CustomerI purchased because I went there weekly during the 1950s and 1960s. Brought back many memories. I actually went to the old park to see what the State and Warwick are doing with this beautiful piece of property. I will keep it around my family room so others can enjoy it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Dano CyrBery nice book lots of great pictures of the park over the years.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A must have for anyone with fond memories of RPPBy Scott JGreat book. Lots of wonderful photos. We all miss Rocky Point.
