Discusses direct government broadcasting as a solution to the problem of diversity in broadcasting and a remedy for the lack of information in the media about how government operates. (JMF)

Analyzes the communications policy review process since the 1960s, encompassing task forces, Congress, and the Federal Communications Commission. Concludes that the process "has been doing little more than seeking a means of negotiating the conflicting needs of the major industrial interests already in control of most aspects of American…

Discusses two causes of newspaper monopoly and their legal implications: anticompetitive economic practices, particularly the use of combination rates; and government intervention in the media marketplace through the Newspaper Preservation Act. (JMF)

An analysis of the conflict between the official culture of the Iranian government and the traditional culture of the masses. (PD)

Documents the process of broadcasting media development in Brazil, the failure of new technologies to produce democratization, and the barriers to democratization erected by monopolization and "metastasis." (SR)

Asserts that suspension by the Federal Communications Commission of the Fairness Doctrine (which required broadcasters to air controversy and air it fairly) has not led to greater amounts of controversial programing. Argues that cancellation of the rule may in fact have limited the airing of controversy. (SG)

This study of journalist, public, and legislator responses to televised sessions of the Florida legislature is part of a symposium on legislative and judicial communications. (CH)

Surveyed attitudes toward the importance of privacy, seriousness of various privacy invasions, organizations that are trusted or mistrusted, etc. Concluded, among other findings, that most respondents were wary of possible invasions of privacy by the government but preferred government regulation of data collection by private businesses to…

During its first three years, the South African television broadcasting policy has been characterized by a pro-government stance and programing for the white majority. (PD)

Examines the history and growth of bilingual education in the United States as it has developed through legislation and the courts. Discusses the Department of Health, Education and Welfare and its language planning efforts. (JMF)

Synthesizes empirical evidence on the participation of state and capital in the establishment of domestic telegraphic and telephonic communication in Latin America. Suggests that, in many ways, the contemporary period of telecommunication system organization in the region parallels the early years of telegraphy and telephony. Discusses these…

Summarizes the work of the Parliamentary committee that both investigated broadcasting in Great Britain and concluded that the present system ensures freedom for broadcasters and programing variety for the public. (JMF)

Argues that large broadcasting corporations can afford to provide more diversified and even more localized service than smaller media with limited resources; and warns that government intervention in the name of antitrust could ultimately lead to government intervention in the creative process itself. (JMF)

Traces the legal background of efforts to deal with the perceived scarcity of access and outlets in broadcasting. Contends that the Fairness Doctrine in license renewal proceedings has been far more effective than specific access rights in opening broadcasting to minority groups. (JMF)

Claims that global trends toward deregulation in the telecommunication and media field are affecting national domestic communication policies of individual European states. Explains how the case of Ireland illustrates that public service media systems of Western Europe are being integrated into an international marketplace dominated by U.S.…