Author Description
Power Without The Responsibility. Part 1: Press History / James Curran -- 1. Whig Press History As Political Mythology -- 2. The Struggle For A Free Press -- 3. The Ugly Face Of Reform -- 4. The Industrialization Of The Press -- 5. The Era Of The Press Barons -- 6. The Press Under Public Regulation -- 7. Fable Of Market Democracy -- Part Ii: Broadcasting History / Jean Seaton -- Reith And The Denial Of Politics -- 9. Broadcasting And The Blitz -- 10. Social Revolution? -- 11. The Bbc Under Threat -- 12. Class, Taste And Profit -- 13. How The Audience Is Made -- 14. The First New Media -- 15. Broadcasting Roller Coaster -- Part Iii: Rise Of New Media / James Curran -- 16. New Media In Britain -- 17. History Of The Internet -- 18. Sociology Of The Internet -- Part Iv: Theories Of The Media -- 19. Metabolising Britishness / Jean Seaton -- 20. Global Understanding / Jean Seaton -- 21. The Liberal Theory Of Press Freedom / James Curran -- 22. Broadcasting And The Theory Of Public Service / Jean Seaton -- Part V: Politics Of The Media -- 23. Contradictions In Media Policy / Jean Seaton And James Curran -- 24. Media Reform: Democratic Choices / James Curran. James Curran And Jean Seaton. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
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THE THESIS
This work investigates the historical development and socio-political impact of British media, questioning whether the press and broadcasting systems truly serve democratic interests or merely reinforce existing power structures. James Curran and Jean Seaton utilize extensive historical analysis and media theory to examine the evolution of the press, the BBC, and the emergence of the internet. The authors argue that the liberal ideal of media freedom often masks the influence of market forces and political regulation, challenging the reader to reconsider the relationship between media ownership and public accountability.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A comprehensive historical survey of the British press from early reform movements to the era of press barons.
- An analysis of the BBC's development, focusing on its role in shaping social class, taste, and political discourse.
- A sociological examination of the internet and its integration into the British media landscape.
- Theoretical frameworks evaluating liberal press freedom and the public service model of broadcasting.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts frequently cite this text as a foundational resource for students of media history and political communication in the United Kingdom. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which provides a rigorous, evidence-based critique of media institutions and policy.
Page Count:
437
Publication Date:
2010-01-01
Publisher:
Routledge
ISBN-10:
0203871405
ISBN-13:
9780203871409
Politics
History
Media Studies
Broadcasting
Digital Media
Journalism
Sociology
Press
Communication
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