New Media, New Policies: Media and Communications Strategy for the FutureISBN: 978-0-7456-1785-5
Hardcover
256 pages
December 1996, Polity
Other Available Formats: Paperback
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Richard Collins and Cristina Murroni question orthodox views of
both Left and Right concerning media and communication policies.
Unlike many in the Left, they acknowledge the achievements of
liberalism and in fact advocate an expansion of competition in some
contexts. In contrast to the Right they argue that media and
communications are too important to society to be left solely to
the market - not least because markets often fail. Regulation is
needed for effective competition, to ensure affordable access to
essential services and to protect citizens and consumers.
Collins's and Murroni's study was undertaken at the Institute for
Public Policy Research - the UK's leading centre-left 'think tank'.
Their findings are essential reading for policy-makers, students
and professionals in the area of modern media and
communications.