Press Freedom and Pluralism in Europe : Concepts and Conditions

In "Press Freedom and Pluralism in Europe", researchers from twelve countries examine media systems regarding conditions for independence and pluralism in the current European media system. They discuss a European approach to press freedom and diversity and include case studies of a broad spectrum of media systems including Bulgaria, the Baltics, Poland, Romania, Germany, Austria, Italy and the UK.The volume examines how economic, historic, cultural and social factors have a substantial impact on media independence. With a need for new media policies facing a changing media world, this is an essential resource for media studies and journalism scholars.