Alternative media are defined most broadly as those media practices falling outside the mainstreams of corporate communication. This book charts the historical and cultural practices of this diverse and globalized phenomenon. This book is the must-have guide to everything you need to know about how journalism works. Alternative media outlets often engage in advocacy journalism and frequently promote specific political views, often dissident views.
A native of Rhode Island, in the U.S., Alexandra obtained her Bachelor’s degree in History from Johns Hopkins University and her Master’s in Media and Communications from the London School of Economics. Her Master’s dissertation examined blogs through the lens of psychoanalysis. Alexandra has worked internationally in Prague, Marseille, Tel Aviv, New York and Seattle in various communications and marketing positions in industries such as consumer goods, technology and event production. Her current interests lie in editing and corporate content development.
