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The opening chapter introduces a definition of platform and uses an elaboration of the concept power to examine platform power. It gives an introduction to media industries research and explains the benefits of this emerging field in media and communication studies. Finally, a detailed outline of the book is given while discussing the content of the various chapters and case notes.
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Evens, T., Donders, K. (2018). Planet of the Platforms. In: Platform Power and Policy in Transforming Television Markets. Palgrave Global Media Policy and Business. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-74246-5_1
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