Media and Identity in Contemporary Europe
Consequences of global convergence
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Intellect
Published:1st Jan '02
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
An integrated analysis of the central issues in contemporary media policy. Chapters focus on technological change and its impact on cultural and political identities, the role of the cultural industries in the 'New Economy' and the impact of European integration on national institutions - public service broadcasting in particular. Because technological change in broadcasting has enabled us to open up media markets, the shape of media and of society has become more internationally-oriented. Indeed, modern international media has bought into question the very legitimacy of national communities and ideologies. And this is a phenomenon whose greatest impact has been in Europe. These studies address the future of public service broadcasting and the power of national regulators to shape trans-national media relationships. The author takes an empirical approach to analysis of these issues, exploring media and communication studies very much as a social science.
"A pioneering and immensely valuable work...rich and detailed exploration of key issues of globalisation and media convergence." Dr Alasdair King (University of Portsmouth)
ISBN: 9781841500447
Dimensions: 229mm x 172mm x 10mm
Weight: 299g
174 pages