. . . And Communications for All

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Few issues are more fundamental to the healthy functioning of our democracy than the existence of an open and diverse media system. For too long Communication scholars have been absent from ongoing policy debates about how to best achieve this goal. This timely and excellent collection of essays, written by some of the leading scholars in the field, goes a long way to remedying this abdication of our public interest obligation. -- Michael X. Delli Carpini, Dean, Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania These respected authors serve up a rich banquet of food for thought. It should be required reading for policymakers - and those who want to influence them, as well. Just as innovative technologies will continue to drive our economic growth, the creative proposals in this book should drive innovation in developing the communications agenda to meet the new challenges we face. -- The Honorable Jonathan S. Adelstein It is remarkable to find a book that genuinely integrates the work of contributing authors. Amit Schejter has accomplished that in this work, bringing together many of the brightest minds in communications policy to make a forceful set of policy recommendations on the full range of current issues, from wireline regulation and universal service to public television. -- David Waterman, professor, Department of Telecommunications, Indiana University There is a lot of useful insight and some original ideas here. -- Chris Sterling * Communication Booknotes Quarterly, April-June 2009, Vol 40.2 * [A] must-read for policy makers, educators, industry leaders, and others interested in bringing US communications into the 21st century. . . . Highly recommended. * CHOICE, October 2009 * And Communications for All offers many essential policy adjustments that the new administration should implement to promote a more affordable, open communications network that advances democracy and enhances freedom. -- Gene Kimmelman, Vice President, Federal and International Affairs, Consumer Union