Overview

Originally published in 1983. This book presents a description and critical analysis of the communication systems and policy at the time in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, the Federal Republic of Germany, Sweden, Australia and New Zealand. It examines the technological and cultural forces shaping policy and communications development, and begins with a chapter presenting a review of the international context and of the conceptual frameworks suggested by scholars concerned with communication policy. Other chapters highlight the common trends among countries, and analyses the unique nature of policy and communications development in each country based on its cultural foundation. All the contributions reflect a common theme which relates to the two distinct sources from which a nation’s communication policy can be studied - official statements about goals and means, and observable results of communication decisions and practices.

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Author:   Patricia Edgar ,  Syed A. Rahim
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Volume:   4
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9781138944985

ISBN 10:   113894498
Pages:   304
Publication Date:   04 November 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction Patricia Edgar and Syed A. Rahim 2. Communication Policy in the United States: Diversity and Pluralism in a Competitive Marketplace Anne W. Branscomb 3. Communication Policy in United Kingdom: A Culture Based on Makeshift Social Pluralism Anthony Smith 4. Communication Policy in Canada: Development Within Overwhelming Constraints Jean McNulty and Gail M. Martin 5. Communication Policy in Sweden: An Experiment in State Intervention Goran Hedebro 6. Communication in the Federal Republic of Germany: Democratic Expectations versus Political and Economic Interests Ed Wittich 7. Communication Policy in Australia: Pragmatic Planning and Ad Hoc Decision Making Geoff Evans 8. Communication Policy in New Zealand: Overseas Influence and Local Neglect Donald E. Stewart and Logan Moss

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