Katherine Sarikakisis a lecturer in Communications Policy at the Institute of Communications Studies, University of Leeds. She is the author ofPowers in Media Policy. British Media in a Global Eradiscusses the historical, political, economic and cultural aspects of the media in Britain. Focusing on the national media landscape, the development and role of the British media is examined within a European and international context.British Media in a Global Eraexplains the complex patterns of transnational ownership of British media and examines important aspects of media policy contextualized within internationally observed trends, such as censorship, freedom of expression and right to reply. It introduces students to current debates on regulation, the changing nature of the Public Service Broadcasting system and the commercialization of "new media." It also addresses two largely neglected areas: the role of the public in the communicaiton process and the role of non-mainstream or alternative media in Britain. Written in an accessible manner, this is a vital introduction to the British media for all Media Studies students.