Abstract

REZOLA, Maria Inácia. Breaking with the past: the Revolution in the Media (Portugal, 1974-1975). Media & Jornalismo [online]. 2019, vol.19, n.35, pp.249-264. ISSN 1645-5681.  https://doi.org/10.14195/2183-5462_35_17.

Times of revolution and ruptures, the 25th of April 1974 is undoubtedly a central event in Portuguese history. With this article, it is our aim to analyse some of the mutations that took place in the media in 1974-1975, seeking to shed light on a broader reflection on the mediapolitical power(s) relationship and on their place in the political struggle during the revolutionary period. Based upon our previous researches on the 1974-1975 Revolution and on the purges carried out in the media companies (namely in the RTP and the National Radio Broadcasting) , we will look at some central changes in labour relations and corporate structure as well as to the complex media-political/military powers’ relation under the background of the enormous political fights.

Keywords : media history; portuguese revolution of 1974-1975; transitions to democracy; media in politics.

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