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This book reveals the value and significance of pirate radio, with a special focus on local radio stations that broadcast illegally in Poland in the early 90s. It shows that many of them, like in other countries from the region, began as non-commercial, community-oriented initiatives. Several sources of information were used to maximize the potential of the study, especially documents gathered from public institutions, press articles, interviews with radio representatives, and decision-makers who influenced the shape of the broadcasting system. The analysis of these sources supports the conclusion that, although the pirates left a lasting legacy, they lost out in the licensed regime driven by market logic.



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The history of pirate broadcasting – broadcast media transformation in Central-Eastern Europe – Polish private broadcasting after 1989 – community radio in the public debate in Poland – the National Broadcasting Council’s policy toward Polish local radio in the early 90s.

Pirate Waves: Polish Private Radio Broadcasting

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    A Hardback by Bogusława Dobek-Ostrowska, Urszula Doliwa

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      Publisher: Peter Lang AG
      Publication Date: 19/01/2022
      ISBN13: 9783631817001, 978-3631817001
      ISBN10: 3631817002

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This book reveals the value and significance of pirate radio, with a special focus on local radio stations that broadcast illegally in Poland in the early 90s. It shows that many of them, like in other countries from the region, began as non-commercial, community-oriented initiatives. Several sources of information were used to maximize the potential of the study, especially documents gathered from public institutions, press articles, interviews with radio representatives, and decision-makers who influenced the shape of the broadcasting system. The analysis of these sources supports the conclusion that, although the pirates left a lasting legacy, they lost out in the licensed regime driven by market logic.



      Table of Contents

      The history of pirate broadcasting – broadcast media transformation in Central-Eastern Europe – Polish private broadcasting after 1989 – community radio in the public debate in Poland – the National Broadcasting Council’s policy toward Polish local radio in the early 90s.

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