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The Politics of Media Policy
Des Freedman
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Description for The Politics of Media Policy
Paperback. Media industries are undergoing widespread and unsettling changes. This book evaluates some of the political ideas and arguments that underpin the policies that shape the British and American media environments. It is a fresh introduction to media policy debates and a political perspective on the dynamics of the contemporary media. Num Pages: 274 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFD; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 406.
The Politics of Media Policy provides a critical perspective on the dynamics of media policy in the US and UK and offers a comprehensive guide to some of the major points of debate in the media today. While many policymakers boast of the openness and pluralism of their media systems, this book exposes the commitment to market principles that saturates the media policy environment and distorts the development and application of democratic media policies.
The Politics of Media Policy provides a critical perspective on the dynamics of media policy in the US and UK and offers a comprehensive guide to some of the major points of debate in the media today. While many policymakers boast of the openness and pluralism of their media systems, this book exposes the commitment to market principles that saturates the media policy environment and distorts the development and application of democratic media policies.
Based on interviews with dozens of politicians, regulators, special advisers, lobbyists and campaigners, The Politics of Media Policy considers how governments, civil servants and media ... Read more
- Media ownership
- Media content
- Public broadcasting
- Digital television
- Copyright
- Trade agreements affecting the media industries.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
274
Condition
New
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745628424
SKU
V9780745628424
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Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1
About Des Freedman
Des Freedman is Senior Lecturer in Communications and Cultural Studies at Goldsmiths College.
Reviews for The Politics of Media Policy
"Very highly recommended. This agenda-setting introduction to media policymaking deserves to become a core text." Times Higher Education "A highly insightful analysis of how to do media policy studies in original and significant ways." Australian Journalism Review "Des Freedman has written a wonderful, original and indispensable introduction to the exploding world of media policy ... Read more