Power Without Responsibility: Press, Broadcasting and the Internet in Britain

by Jean Seaton and James Curran

Book Overview

Power Without Responsibility is a classic introduction to the history, sociology, theory and politics of the media in Britain. Hailed by the Times Higher as the 'seminal media text', and translated into Arabic, Chinese and other foreign languages, it is an essential guide for media students and critical media consumers alike. The new edition has been substantially revised to bring it right up-to-date with developments in the media industry, new media...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415466989
• ISBN13: 9780415466981
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 438 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

A thorough and readable analysis of the British media

This book contains a thorough insight into the history of the British press and broadcasting. It's historical review examines the interplay between successive British Governments and the emergence of a free press and broadcasting. It goes on to assess the consequences for the 'new' media in Britain; satellite and cable. Key themes include the BBC, as the world's first 'public service broadcaster' - a unique institution which has suffered many trials at the hands of the Government, in particular, during the '80s administration of Margerat Thatcher. I achieved a degree under the tutoring of the book's co-author Jean Seaton and am now successfully employed at the BBC. A fantastic, level headed critique which renders an enormous topic palatable.