This research investigates how the production and distribution of nationally produced television programmes, films and other audiovisual content can be promoted by regulation. The study identifies current regulatory tools to promote national content and differences in policy approaches. It also identifies new issues resulting from the substantial transformation the media environment has undergone in recent years. The audiovisual sector today is characterised by an abundance of television channels and telecommunication services and by ongoing digital convergence, all impacting on the effectiveness and rationale of content regulation. Focused on the UK, France and Brazil, this comparative research investigates the political, regulatory, socio-cultural, economic, technological and market changes of the communication services in the recent decades and how this has impacted on the provision of national audiovisual content. The starting point of the analysis are the 1980s, when broadcasting started to be gradually liberalised, and it concludes in the 2000s, when information technologies, telecommunications and broadcasting converge into interconnected, complementary and supplementary services. This research offers a three step method of analysis which contributes to a new understanding of the mechanisms and implications involved in the production and distribution of nationally produced content in digital times. In the first step, the various socio-cultural aims of communication services as enacted in legislation are analysed. The second step explores the consequent regulatory tools for the fulfilment of those objectives. The third step provides a market evaluation of the audiovisual industries, which broadcasters and other distribution platforms provide which kind of content, and also looks at audiences‟ viewing preferences to get a better understanding of what type of content should be supported through legislation. As outcomes, this research proposes to academics, policymakers and regulators a new definition for national content and a series of regulatory actions for fostering national audiovisual industries in times of digital convergence.

175f. / Submitted by Oliveira Santos Dilzaná (dilznana@yahoo.com.br) on 2013-06-04T12:17:35Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissertação Final de Marcelo Renato Siquara Silva.pdf: 3738053 bytes, checksum: 644a2a62943f929cf9e48101fc0017c4 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Ana Portela(anapoli@ufba.br) on 2013-06-04T18:22:50Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissertação Final de Marcelo Renato Siquara Silva.pdf: 3738053 bytes, checksum: 644a2a62943f929cf9e48101fc0017c4 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2013-06-04T18:22:50Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissertação Final de Marcelo Renato Siquara Silva.pdf: 3738053 bytes, checksum: 644a2a62943f929cf9e48101fc0017c4 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012 / Esta pesquisa pretende analisar as diversas facetas vinculadas ao processo de independência brasileiro na Bahia (1821-1823). As questões que envolvem a política, a cultura, a sociedade e a economia baiana são objeto de inúmeras discussões. Contudo, chamamos a atenção para o seguinte fato: o nosso foco principal de discussão encontrase centrado nas diversas alterações provocadas pela guerra civil junto ao cotidiano da Cidade do Salvador. Em função disto, os confrontos envolvendo os portugueses da Europa e da América, a incidência do recrutamento compulsório, da expropriação da propriedade privada, as carências alimentares e laborais, os encarceramentos arbitrários, as ações praticadas pelos inimigos internos, enfim, os efeitos da arte destruidora da guerra em Salvador ganharam maior peso e cores mais vivas ao longo desta discussão. This research aims to analyze the various facets related to the independence process in Brazilian Bahia (1821-1823). The issues that involve politics, culture, society and economy of Bahia are the subject of numerous discussions. However, we draw attention to the following fact: our main focus ofdiscussion is centered on the various changes brought about by the civil war with the everyday life of the City of Salvador. Because of this, clashes involving the Portuguese in Europe and America, the incidence of compulsory recruitment, expropriation of private property, food shortages and labor, thearbitrary imprisonment, the actions taken by the internal enemies, finally, the effects of destructive art of war in Salvador gained more weight and more vivid colors throughout this discussion. / Salvador

[pt] Este trabalho realiza uma análise dos panfletos manuscritos que circularam pelo Reino do Brasil, particularmente no Rio de Janeiro e em Salvador, entre 1820 e 1823. O movimento constitucionalista, iniciado com a Revolução do Porto em 1820, impulsionou a produção e a circulação de panfletos e periódicos, assim como ampliou as discussões políticas nas duas partes do Império português, permitindo a construção de um espaço público de debate político dissociado do Estado. Nesse espaço, eram discutidas questões relacionadas à elaboração de uma Constituição e ao futuro do Império. Diante da escassez de trabalhos sobre os panfletos manuscritos, esta pesquisa tem como objetivo contribuir para os estudos sobre esses documentos, ressaltando a relevância desse material para a construção de um espaço público e para o desenvolvimento de uma opinião pública. A partir da análise do conteúdo dos manuscritos, procurou-se identificar as principais ideias e conceitos apresentados, compreender as diferentes formas de circulação e apropriação que envolvem esse material, além de ressaltar a importância dos panfletos manuscritos para a compreensão de uma das dimensões do espaço público que estava sendo construído. / [en] This work performs an analysis of the handwritten pamphlets that circulated through the Kingdom of Brazil, particularly in Rio de Janeiro and Salvador, between 1820 and 1823. The Constitutionalist Movement, started with the revolution of Porto in 1820, boosted the production and circulation of pamphlets and periodicals, as well as expanded the political discussions in the two parts of the Portuguese Empire, allowing the construction of a public space for political debate dissociated from the State. In this scenario, there were discussed issues related to the drafting of a Constitution and the future of the Empire. Before the shortage of works on the handwritten pamphlets, this research aims to contribute to the studies on these documents, emphasizing the relevance of this material for the construction of a public space and for the development of public opinion. From the analysis of the content of the handwritten pamphlets, we tried to identify the main ideas and concepts presented, understand the different forms of circulation and appropriation involving this material, as well as highlight the importance of handwritten pamphlets for the understanding of the dimensions of the public space that was being built.