Full Description
This survey of the field of modern electronic media includes the new technologies, regulations, programming, and competition that affect our world and the broadcasting industry. The text conveys the excitement of the industry in a highly accessible style that makes even the most difficult information understandable.
Contents
Part One: FoundationsIntroduction 1 History of Broadcast Media 2 History of Cable, Home Video, and theInternet 23 Audio and Video Technology
Part Two: How It Is4 Radio Today5 Broadcast and Cable/Satellite TV Today6 The Internet, Web Audio, and Web Video
Part Three: How It's Done7 The Business of Broadcasting, Cable, and New Media 8 Radio Programming 9 TV Programming
Part Four: How It's Controlled10 Rules and Regulations 11 Self-Regulation and Ethics
Part Five: What It Does12 Ratings and Audience Feedback 13 Effects
Glossary
Credits
Index