Television and the Press Since 1945 (Documents in Contemporary History) - Softcover

This new volume of documents provides a comprehensive acount of the dramatic development of the British media from 1945-95. Using a broad selection of both official and unofficial documents, Ralph Negrine brings to life the story of the growth of television and newspapers in British society. Opening with a clear introductory chapter that sets the background to the major developments in technology, policy and political ideologies during this period, the book then looks thematically at terrestrial broadcasting, the advent of cable and satellite, the politicization of broadcasting, the press and its changing role in society.