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Media and Media Policy in Germany: The Press and Broadcasting since 1945

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Media and Media Policy in Germany: The Press and Broadcasting since 1945
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Peter J. Humphreys
SeriesGerman Studies Series
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:368
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
ISBN/Barcode 9780854968534
ClassificationsDewey:302.230943
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations bibliography, index, appendices, glossary

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Berg Publishers
Publication Date 11 May 1994
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Second edition - Revised and updated, with a new preface by the author. - Includes an overview of the impact of German Unification and an update on cable and satellite. This book examines the modern German mass-media system in the context of the country's history, political culture and institutions. Throughout, the focus is on the distinctiveness of the German media policy 'profile' and the political controversies that have occurred over the mass media.

Author Biography

Peter J Humphreys is Senior Lecturer in Government,University of Manchester and Fellow of the European Institute of the Media

Reviews

'No better introduction in English than [this] book.' American Journalism '... a useful contribution to one sector of public policy ... carefully done and detailed.' Times Higher Education Supplement '... a lucid, well-organized account of postwar developments in German media ... very suitable as a textbook for courses in international communications.' The European Studies Journal