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European Television in the Digital Age traces thedevelopment of digital television and provides a clear, conciseaccount of the dynamics and realities of the changing face oftelevision in Europe. The book synthesizes an array of empiricalresearch and case study work, summarizes theoretical arguments, andprovides an up-to-date analysis of the European audiovisuallandscape. The author offers a timely appraisal of the key issuessurrounding digital television in Europe today and outlines thelikely future trends.
Papathanassopoulos considers the problems associated with thenew digital
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European Television in the Digital Age traces thedevelopment of digital television and provides a clear, conciseaccount of the dynamics and realities of the changing face oftelevision in Europe. The book synthesizes an array of empiricalresearch and case study work, summarizes theoretical arguments, andprovides an up-to-date analysis of the European audiovisuallandscape. The author offers a timely appraisal of the key issuessurrounding digital television in Europe today and outlines thelikely future trends.

Papathanassopoulos considers the problems associated with thenew digital developments in Western Europe, the effects of thederegulation of European television, the economies of the new eraand the issue of consolidation in the media industries. He alsoexamines the future of public broadcasters, the role of theEuropean Union and the impact of television in politicalcommunication. Special emphasis is given to the emergence and theeffect of thematic channels, particularly on news, sports, musicand children s programming.

European Television in the Digital Age is an invaluabletextbook for students on courses in media and communication,European studies and national policy studies. It will also be auseful source for researchers and professionals in the field.
Autorenporträt
Stylianos Papathanassopoulos is Associate Professor, Department of Communication and Media Studies, National University of Athens