Synopsis

Combining original research with comparative and theoretical analysis, Kevin Howley examines a number of different community media such as radio, television, and print media, and looks at the way they impact on the lives of those who produce and consume them. He also addresses broader theoretical and philosophical issues such as the part community media can play in promoting participatory democracy and giving the socially and economically disadvantaged access to the public sphere.

Biography

Kevin Howley is Assistant Professor of Media Studies at DePauw University. He has published in a number of journals including International Journal of Cultural Studies, Journal of Film and Video, Journal of Radio Studies and Ecumene.