Description
Book SynopsisAfter almost 90 years, the CBC, Canada's public broadcaster, has reached a crossroads. This book examines the political, economic, social, media, and cultural forces that have pushed the CBC to the point where it must be reimagined and re-invented.
Trade Review"The End of the CBC? is a book that should be read by anyone who cares about how journalism and democracy intersect." -- Tony Burman *
The Toronto Star, February 29, 2020 *
Table of ContentsPreface 1. Introduction 2. Lost Horizons 3. The Politics of Resentment and Neglect 4. The CBC in the Digital Storm 5. The Collapse of Sports and News 6. The Trials and Triumphs of the CBC's Online World 7. More Dashed Hopes 8. Reinvent the CBC or Allow It to Die Notes Bibiography Index