Subjects:

Media and Entertainment Law

Contents:

Preface General Editor's Preface Table of cases *Introduction *Foundations of Community media policy *Origins of European Community Media Policy *Specific areas of Community action in relation to audiovisual matters *The information society *Conclusions

This book aims to provide a comprehensive account of the history and development of the regulation, law and policy of the European Community relating to the media and audiovisual fields. It describes the various support measures developed for the media industries in order to provide a complete picture and a context for the regulatory actions outlined. *Draws upon work funded by the Economic and Social Research Council as part of its Media Economics and Media Culture Research Programme. *Anticipates future developments in this ever-changing arena.