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Critical, empirical and engaged research into the vital role of media and communications within contemporary society

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The Department of Media and Communications organises its research around four research themes: Media Culture and Identities; Media Participation and Politics; Communication Histories and Futures; Communication, Technology, Rights and Justice.

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Department of Media and Communications, London School of Economics and Political Science, , London, WC2A 2AE