Agnieszka Ste pin ska Livres

This timely book explores how the media shape the Europeanization of the public sphere within the European Union (EU). Bringing together a range of international scholars in media studies and journalism and covering both traditional and online media, it argues that Europeanization is not just an idea - it is a real, ongoing process that we are experiencing every day. Assessing a wide range of actors and processes and acknowledging the diverse relationships between media and politics, the chapters edited by Agnieszka Stepinska reflect contemporary conceptualizations of Europeanization and unravel the complex mediatization of European politics. It covers topics as diverse as children's socialization within the European Union via kid's TV programmes; the impact of the 'Euroblogosphere' on policy decisions; and international broadcasting as one of the key elements to understanding new public diplomacy in Europe. Using the Polish EU presidency of 2011 as an extensive case study, the book's latter part shows what impact Poland's presidency had on its representation, both domestically and abroad, and questions the Presidency's actual power of attracting media attention. 'Media and Communication in Europe' is a valuable resource for any student and researcher interested in the complex relationship between the media and the EU.

'News in Europe, Europe in News' offers a multifaceted look at contemporary studies in news media that are either based in Europe or report on European issues. The book brings together a range of international scholars, drawn from representative disciplines in media studies and journalism. While some of the authors discuss emerging patterns in foreign news coverage, others explore the unique cultural character of journalism in particular countries. Finally, questions about the audience's reception and perceptions of the world covered by the news media are raised here. The book also offers an incisive analysis of the major theoretical and conceptual challenges to the studies on the foreign news reporting.