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Media and the Government of Populations Communication, Technology, Power Philip Dearman, Cathy Greenfield and Peter Williams

Palgrave Studies in the History of the Media Series Editors Bill Bell Cardiff University, UK Chandrika Kaul University of St Andrews, UK Alexander S. Wilkinson University College Dublin, Ireland

Palgrave Studies in the History of the Media publishes original, high quality research into the cultures of communication from the middle ages to the present day. The series explores the variety of subjects and disciplinary approaches that characterize this vibrant field of enquiry. The series will help shape current interpretations not only of the media, in all its forms, but also of the powerful relationship between the media and politics, society, and the economy. Advisory Board: Prof. Carlos Barrera, University of Navarra, Spain Prof. Peter Burke, Emmanuel College, Cambridge Prof. Nicholas Cull, Center on Public Diplomacy, University of Southern California Prof. Bridget Griffen-Foley, Macquarie University, Australia Prof. Tom O’Malley, Centre for Media History, University of Wales, Aberystwyth Prof. Chester Pach, Ohio University. More information about this series at http://www.palgrave.com/gp/series/14578

Philip Dearman · Cathy Greenfield Peter Williams

Media and the Government of Populations Communication, Technology, Power

Philip Dearman School of Media and Communication RMIT University Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Peter Williams RMIT University Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Cathy Greenfield RMIT University Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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