Politics and the Media in Britain

"Comprehensive, well informed and admirably free of the cynicism of some texts on the media-politics relationship, this is an excellent addition to a good series of texts - and an essential addition to student reading lists." Mick Temple, British Politics "An exceptionally good book that should certainly be read by students and political communication scholars alike... systematically includes all the major topics...with a very light touch, much attention to detail and a great deal of good judgement..." Jackie Harrison, Political Studies Review

This important new text provides an up-to-date account of the complex interrelationship between politics and the media in Britain. It starts by setting key policy areas in the context of technological convergence, globalization and initiatives at European level. It then addresses the key issues the role of the media in politics and elections.This important new text provides an up-to-date account of the complex interrelationship between politics and the media in Britain. It starts by setting key policy areas in the context of technological convergence, globalization and initiatives at European level. It then addresses the key issues the role of the media in politics and elections.