Archive for September 2008
Recently published by Routledge, Western Media Systems is now available to buy. Western Media Systems Jonathan Hardy, University of East London, UK Explaining the political and economic organization of entertainment and news media, Western Media Systems offers a critical introduction to media systems in North America and Western Europe. The book examines how media systems developed historically and how mass media sectors, especially broadcasting and the press, are being transformed today. Jonathan Hardy takes a thematic approach, guiding the reader through critical issues and debates, introducing key concepts and specialist literature. Combining contemporary scholarship with historical analysis, the book offers a wide-ranging comparative media analysis addressing the economic, social, political, regulatory and cultural aspects of Western media systems. ?A hugely impressive piece of synthesis and clarification and a major contribution to comparative media research? - David Hesmondhalgh, Professor of Media and Music Industries, University of Leeds ?Commendably comprehensive and highly readable, Hardy?s book makes a valuable contribution to the literature on comparative media systems? - Daya Thussu, Professor of Intercultural Communication, University of Westminster June 2008: 234x156: 304pp Hb: 978-0-415-39691-2: £70.00 Pb: 978-0-415-39692-9: £18.99 For further information or to buy this book click here <http://tandf.msgfocus.com/c/11usyGlQkABVM57> Best wishes,Sarah Hartley Marketing Coordinator (Media and Cultural Studies) Routledge 2 Park Square Milton Park Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 4RN
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