Postnational capitalist systems theory in Network
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A media conglomerate CEO explains the economics of post-industrial, post-national capitalism
- from Network (1976)
- Creator: Sidney Lumet
- Posted by Critical Commons Manager
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Media conglomeration in post-national capitalism
by Critical Commons ManagerIn this remarkably blunt monologue from Network, the CEO of a multinational media conglomerate explains the economics of post-industrial, post-national capitalism, a diatribe that was prompted by a rogue anchorman using television audiences to mobilize mass democratic actions.
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