The Media In Britain

This edited collection by leaders in the field of media is divided into three sections providing an overview of the media industries, discussions of the significance of government policy, and analyses of media content. It is an excellent general introduction to the British media aimed at a global audience.

This edited collection by leaders in the field of media is divided into three sections providing an overview of the media industries, discussions of the significance of government policy, and analyses of media content. It is an excellent general introduction to the British media aimed at a global audience.

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First describes the principal media industries in contemporary Britain, including publishing, the press, broadcasting, music, cinema, advertising, and new media. Then analyzes media policy, examining the impact of the state, the European Union, and grassroots campaigns on the structure and activities of media. Finally, considers a range of media and cultural texts, selected for their diversity and intrinsic interest, in order to illustrate various approaches to studying the content and representation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Jane Stokes is Senior Lecturer in Media and Soceity at South Bank University. Anna Reading is Lecturer at South Bank University.