Journal of Communication
Volume 60, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 205-229

Localizing the global: Exploring the transnational ties that bind in new immigrant communities (Article)

Lin W.-Y.* , Song H. , Ball-Rokeach S.
  • a Department of Media and Communication, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
  • b Department of Communication, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI 53201, United States
  • c Annenberg School for Communication, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0281, United States

Abstract

This study seeks to examine the ways in which transnational life is lived at different " local" levels. In particular, we ask: What are some of the important aspects of immigrants' life that are enacted across borders? To what extent are ethnic media that serve the immigrant population connected to home countries in content and operation? To what extent does transnational news have local and global implications? Multiple methods are employed in this study, including a telephone survey of immigrant communities, interviews with media producers and senior editors, and a content analysis of ethnic newspapers. This study shows that transnational activities go beyond economics to include more social aspects and communication practices in immigrants' everyday lives. © 2010 International Communication Association.

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cross-border relations media role questionnaire survey Mass Media Communication immigrant population
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DOI: 10.1111/j.1460-2466.2010.01480.x
ISSN: 00219916
Cited by: 30
Original Language: English