Konceptualizacija javne sfere majhnega obsega

Community media presuppose not only the existence of larger, dominant media systems, but of multiple smaller, local publics as well. Small-scale public spheres are distinct from the larger public spheres of media not only in size and scope, but also in their character and function. Smallscale public spheres are distinct from the larger public spheres of media not only in size and scope, but also in their character and function. The article explores the work of Nicholas Garnham, Charles H. Cooley and Benjamin Barber as a way to answer the questions of what does such a small-scale public sphere look like, and how might broadcasting operate within it? Media systems based in a small-scale public sphere provide greater opportunities for participation and access than do mass media, but the benefits of community media do not come easily. Three main limitations present barriers to media of the smallscale public sphere: capital investment, restricted access, and apathy.Skupnostni mediji ne predstavljajo samo obstoja večjih, dominantnih medijskih sistemov, ampak tudi številne majhne lokalne javnosti. Javne sfere majhnega obsega se od večjih razlikujejo ne le po obsegu in dosegu, ampak tudi po naravi in funkciji. Članek obravnava dela Charlesa H. Cooleya in Benjamina Barberja v iskanju odgovora na vprašanje, kakšne so videti javne sfere majhnega obsega in kako v njih delujeta radio in televizija. Medijski sistemi,ki temeljijo na javni sferi majhnega obsega, dajejo več priložnosti za participacijo in dostop do medijev, vendar prednosti skupnostnih medijev ni lahko realizirati. Tri ključne ovire so kapitalske investicije, omejen dostop in apatičnost