Public Access Television: America's Electronic Soapbox

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Linder examines the theoretical and philosophical under-pinnings as well as the nuts and bolts of public access television in the United States. She addresses the real problems faced by public access workers and advocates and offers solid recommendations for insuring the future of America's electronic soapbox.

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Review by Hans Klein, 2006-06-03

There is not much scholarship on public access television. Laura Linder's book is one of the few, so I was especially happy to discover that it is a piece of high-quality scholarship.

Linder surveys the many issues surrounding this complex institution, including: the philosophical vision, the way stations operate, their regulatory and funding frameworks, and their history. It is full of citations, too, which is very helpful.

I recommend this book not only for scholars but also for practitioners in the field who want a broad overview of the sector in which they work.