The International Network Structure of News Media: An Analysis of Hyperlinks Usage in News Web sites |
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| Authors: | Itai Himelboim PhD |
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| Institution: | Department of Telecommunications , University of Georgia |
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| Abstract: | This study takes a network approach to examining international communication. Building upon the world system theory and the preferential attachment network theorem, the structure of the international network created by news media is examined. The use of external hyperlinks in 6,298 foreign sries in 20 languages from 223 news Web sites in 73 countries was examined. Findings revealed that information continues to flow from a handful of countries to the rest of the world. News media preferred linking to established information sources, typically in core counties. This study concludes that news media use new technology to replicate old practices. |
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