The Shadow in the Cave - A study of the relationship between the broadcaster, his audience and the state (Hardcover)

First published in 1973, The Shadow in the Cave explores the history of broadcasting conflicts and shows how they are built into the very roots of broadcasting. Every nation has built into its radio and television system a coded version of anxieties about the nature and effects of mass communication. The whole of the culture of broadcasting- its genres and its style - is an expression of the dilemmas which have bedevilled broadcasting form the moment of its invention. Anthony Smith's book provides for the first time a connected and carefully researched picture of the real issues involved in the debate about broadcasting. This book shows how the argument about levels of taste in broadcasting, about balance and fairness, about trivialisation, control and freedom of access are elements of a gigantic problem which threatens the whole structure of democratic freedom. The book shows some of the path to be taken if broadcasting is not to undermine the basic notion of freedom of expression. Topical, subtle and revealing, this is an important historical document, a must read for scholars and researchers of media studies, news media, media history, mass communication and political studies.

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Revivals
Release date:	May 2022
First published:	1973
Authors:	Anthony Smith
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	348
ISBN-13:	978-1-03-227015-9
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Media studies
LSN:	1-03-227015-2
Barcode:	9781032270159

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