AA. VV. epub Concentration, voices diversity an competition in the media market

“The book Concentration, Diversity of Voices and Competition in Media Market addresses one of the most important issues in democratic societies: knowledgeable citizens with access to diverse opinions and perspectives are less manipulable and can become also actors of the political life. This excellent monograph, coordinated by Professor Paulo Faustino, studies in a clear and rigorous way the concentration of media: scans correctly the legal framework and strategies of the leading business groups; and provides relevant indicators to detect and read the abuses of dominant positions in the European communications market.” Alfonso Sánchez-Tabernero Rector de la Universidad de Navarra “Concentration, Diversity of Voices and Competition in Media Market provides the latest analysis of the efforts to balance pluralism and market forces across the European Union. Faustino and colleagues' study combines case studies and other methods to produce a volume that is a welcome addition to the literature in media management and economics.” Dr. Alan B. Albarran The University of North Texas “In the midst of global media disruption, the steady pace of ownership concentration is sometimes obscured and legacy media ignored. This important book is a corrective for that and a fascinating portrait of who owns what not as a static portrait, but as a dynamic guide for understanding.” Everette E. Dennis Author, media analyst and Dean/CEO Northwestern University in Qatar “Understanding media structures is crucial to decisions about policy involving democratic and cultural needs of countries. It is also important for understanding how developments in media technology are changing the media environment and the ownership and control of media and their required infrastructures. This book explores both national and European approaches to the issues of media structure and media pluralism, adding new knowledge and perspectives to the debate.” Robert G. Picard Reuters Institute University of Oxford