The slide towards decentralization: clock and computer

Article Abstract:

The actual process by which a centralized system transforms into a decentralized one is the process at a social level, as opposed to organizational level and is examined by studying two 'defining' technologies of the early and late stages of industrialization-clock and computers. The two technologies are looked as artifacts and then at the cultural changes that accompanied them.

Decentralized Organization, Evaluation, Decentralization (Management)

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Money, persuasion, and American values

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Issues discussed concern the influence of money in American political life, focusing on the relationship between civic speech and spending power. Topics addressed include the regulation of political funding, how civic culture is influenced by television and mass media, and how the US compares to other cultures in terms of political consciousness.

Social aspects, Influence, Political aspects, Political campaigns, Television and politics, Political ethics, Civics

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Readers' perception of digital alteration in photojournalism

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the use of digitally altered photographs in newspapers and news magazines are examined, focusing on a study that explores the levels of reader trust in the images and aims to provide empirically-based guidelines and principles for newsroom editors.

Standards, Statistical Data Included, Photojournalism

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