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An answer to the question first raised in the classic, 'Why is the press as it is?', examining the development of media systems in eighteen Western countries, and explaining why media systems evolved differently, and how their evolution can be understood within their political and historical context.

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'There is much of interest, much to be learnt and much food for thought in this book and it is likely to be welcomed, quoted and pored over.' European Journal of Communication

Table of Contents
Part I. Concepts and Models: 1. Introduction; 2. Comparing media systems; 3. The political context of media systems; 4. Media and politics and the question of differentiation; Part II. The Three Models: 5. Mediterranean or polarized model; 6. North/Central European or democratic corporatist model; 7. North Atlantic or liberal model; Part III. The Future of the Models: 8. Homogenization; 9. Conclusion.

Comparing Media Systems

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 4/12/2004 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780521543088, 978-0521543088
      ISBN10: 0521543088
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      An answer to the question first raised in the classic, 'Why is the press as it is?', examining the development of media systems in eighteen Western countries, and explaining why media systems evolved differently, and how their evolution can be understood within their political and historical context.

      Trade Review
      'There is much of interest, much to be learnt and much food for thought in this book and it is likely to be welcomed, quoted and pored over.' European Journal of Communication

      Table of Contents
      Part I. Concepts and Models: 1. Introduction; 2. Comparing media systems; 3. The political context of media systems; 4. Media and politics and the question of differentiation; Part II. The Three Models: 5. Mediterranean or polarized model; 6. North/Central European or democratic corporatist model; 7. North Atlantic or liberal model; Part III. The Future of the Models: 8. Homogenization; 9. Conclusion.

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