Narrating Media History

Based on the work of media historian James Curran Narrating Media History explores British media history as a series of competing narratives. This unique and timely collection brings together leading international media history scholars not only to identify and contrast the various interrelationships between media histories but also to encourage dialogue between different historical political and theoretical perspectives including: liberalism feminism populism nationalism libertarianism radicalism and technological determinism. Essays by distinguished academics cover television radio newspaper press and advertising (among others) and illustrate the particularities affinities strengths and weaknesses within media history. Each section includes a brief introduction by the editor with discussion topics and suggestions for further reading making this an invaluable guide for students of media history. . Language: English