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Broadcasting Pluralism and Diversity

A Comparative Study of Policy and Regulation

By: Lesley Hitchens

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Broadcasting Pluralism and Diversity

A Comparative Study of Policy and Regulation

By: Lesley Hitchens

Broadcasting Pluralism and Diversity is a study of the policy and regulatory measures relating to the promotion of media diversity in three jurisdictions: the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia. A central focus of the book is regulation of media ownership and control, and, taking an historical approach, the book argues that early policy and regulatory decisions continue to have a significant influence on current reforms. Whilst policy and reform debates focus on ownership and control measures, the book also argues that such measures can not be considered in isolation from other regulatory instruments, and that a holistic regulatory approach is required. As such, content regulation and competition regulation are also considered. Underlying the study is the contention that much of the policy informing pluralism and diversity regulation, although making reference to the importance of the media's role in the democratic process, has also been skewed by a futile focus on the different regulatory treatment of the press and broadcasting, which is adversely influencing current policy debates. The book argues that a different approach, using the public sphere concept, needs to be adopted and used as a measure against which regulatory reform in the changing media environment can be assessed.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1847312810

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9781847312815

Media Law in Australia

By: Lesley Hitchens

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Media Law in Australia

By: Lesley Hitchens

Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this analysis of media law in Australia surveys the massively altered and enlarged legal landscape traditionally encompassed in laws pertaining to freedom of expression and regulation of communications. Everywhere, a shift from mass media to mass self-communication has put enormous pressure on traditional law models. An introduction describing the main actors and salient aspects of media markets is followed by in-depth analyses of print media, radio and television broadcasting, the Internet, commercial communications, political advertising, concentration in media markets, and media regulation. Among the topics that arise for discussion are privacy, cultural policy, protection of minors, competition policy, access to digital gateways, protection of journalists’ sources, standardization and interoperability, and liability of intermediaries. Relevant case law is considered throughout, as are various ethical codes. A clear, comprehensive overview of media legislation, case law, and doctrine, presented from the practitioner’s point of view, this book is a valuable time-saving resource for all concerned with media and communication freedom. Lawyers representing parties with interests in Australia will welcome this very useful guide, and academics and researchers will appreciate its value in the study of comparative media law.

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142

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Kluwer Law International B.V.

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940352300X

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9789403523002

Mercury

An Intimate Biography of Freddie Mercury

By: Lesley-Ann Jones

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Mercury

An Intimate Biography of Freddie Mercury

By: Lesley-Ann Jones

The lead vocalist for the iconic rock band Queen, Freddie Mercury's unmatched skills as a songwriter and his flamboyant showmanship made him a superstar and Queen a household name. The author, a rock journalist, conducted more than a hundred interviews with key figures in Mercury's life, to offer this account of one man's legendary life in the spotlight and behind the scenes.

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357

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Simon and Schuster

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1451663951

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Agnostic

A Spirited Manifesto

By: Lesley Hazleton

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Agnostic

A Spirited Manifesto

By: Lesley Hazleton

“Vital” –The New York Times Book Review “Provocative…[Hazleton] paddles the river of doubt with energy and exuberance.” –The Seattle Times A widely admired writer on religion celebrates agnosticism as the most vibrant, engaging—and ultimately the most honest—stance toward the mysteries of existence. One in four Americans reject any affiliation with organized religion, and nearly half of those under thirty describe themselves as “spiritual but not religious.” But as the airwaves resound with the haranguing of preachers and pundits, who speaks for the millions who find no joy in whittling the wonder of existence to a simple yes/no choice? Lesley Hazleton does. In this provocative, brilliant book, she gives voice to the case for agnosticism, breaks it free of its stereotypes as watered-down atheism or amorphous “seeking,” and celebrates it as a reasoned, revealing, and sustaining stance toward life. Stepping over the lines imposed by rigid conviction, she draws on philosophy, theology, psychology, science, and more to explore, with curiosity and passion, the vital role of mystery in a deceptively information-rich world; to ask what we mean by the search for meaning; to invoke the humbling yet elating perspective of infinity; to challenge received ideas about death; and to reconsider what “the soul” might be. Inspired and inspiring, Agnostic recasts the question of belief not as a problem to be solved but as an invitation to an ongoing, open-ended adventure of the mind.

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226

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Penguin

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1594634149

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9781594634147

Bohemian Rhapsody

The Definitive Biography of Freddie Mercury

By: Lesley-Ann Jones

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Bohemian Rhapsody

The Definitive Biography of Freddie Mercury

By: Lesley-Ann Jones

Exactly the sort of tribute Mercury himself would have wanted' SPECTATOR 'No one has captured better than Lesley-Ann Jones the magical, enchanting dualism of Freddie Mercury' THE TIMES 'Truly definitive, truly Freddie, an energetic, entertaining and essential account' SIR TIM RICE 'This book grabs you with its opening, then builds. Insight and anecdote in perfect harmony' SIMON NAPIER-BELL 'At last a massive tribute to a massive talent' STEVE HARLEY, COCKNEY REBEL This is the definitive biography of Freddie Mercury. Written by an award-winning rock journalist, Lesley-Ann Jones toured widely with Queen forming lasting friendships with the band. Now, having secured access to the remaining band members and those who were closest to Freddie, from childhood to death, Lesley-Ann has written the most in depth account of one of music's best loved and most complex figures. Meticulously researched, sympathetic, unsensational, the book will focus on the period in the 1980s when Queen began to fragment, before their Live Aid performance put them back in the frame. In her journey to understand the man behind the legend, Lesley-Ann Jones has travelled from London to Zanzibar to India. Packed with exclusive interviews and told with the invaluable perspective that the twenty years since Mercury's death presents, Freddie Mercury is the most up to date portrait of a legendary man.

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Hodder & Stoughton

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1444733702

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9781444733709

Sometimes You Have to Cross When It Says Don't Walk

A Memoir of Breaking Barriers

By: Lesley Visser

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Sometimes You Have to Cross When It Says Don't Walk

A Memoir of Breaking Barriers

By: Lesley Visser

Lesley Visser is living proof that, no matter where you start, if you are motivated and passionate, your dreams can come true. When Lesley was 11, she told her mother that she wanted to be a sportswriter. The job didn't exist for women in 1964, but her mother—instead of suggesting she become a teacher or a nurse—replied, "Great! Sometimes you have to cross when it says, 'Don't walk.'" That answer changed Lesley's life. Even though no one had done it before, it gave her the strength and self-confidence to try—permission to cross against the light. When Lesley began, the credentials said, "No Women or Children in the Press Box," but she didn't let that stop her. Lesley covered sports for more than 40 years, pioneering women's journalistic presence in men's professional sports, from inside the locker room to out on the field. She's the first and only woman to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and to ever present the Vince Lombardi Trophy at the Super Bowl. And she's the only sportscaster in history to have worked on the network broadcasts of the Final Four, Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals, Triple Crown, Olympics, U.S. Open, and the World Figure Skating Championship. Lesley currently appears on CBS's "We Need to Talk," the first-ever nationally televised all-female weekly hour-long sports show. Lesley's had her share of hurdles and stumbles. But with passion, perseverance, and dedication, she found a way to achieve her dream, learning valuable lessons along the way. (Hint: Humor goes further than anger, and no, we can't all look like Beyoncé.) In Sometimes You Have to Cross When It Says 'Don't Walk,' Lesley Visser shares her historic journey through the world of sports broadcasting with innate wisdom and good humor. For sports fans who grew up with Lesley, her memoir reads like a walk down memory lane, full of behind-the-camera, VIP-access stories involving John Madden, Jerry Jones, Bill Belichick, Joe Torre, and many more famous sports figures. But even those hearing her story for the first time, no matter what their background, will be inspired to chase their dreams, blaze new trails, and pursue the life they want.

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200

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BenBella Books

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1944648895

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9781944648893

The 12 Bottle Bar

A Dozen Bottles. Hundreds of Cocktails. A New Way to Drink.

By: David Solmonson,Lesley Jacobs Solmonson

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The 12 Bottle Bar

A Dozen Bottles. Hundreds of Cocktails. A New Way to Drink.

By: David Solmonson,Lesley Jacobs Solmonson

It’s a system, a tool kit, a recipe book. Beginning with one irresistible idea--a complete home bar of just 12 key bottles--here’s how to make more than 200 classic and unique mixed drinks, including sours, slings, toddies, and highballs, plus the perfect Martini, the perfect Manhattan, and the perfect Mint Julep. It’s a surprising guide--tequila didn’t make the cut, and neither did bourbon, but genever did. And it’s a literate guide--describing with great liveliness everything from the importance of vermouth and bitters (the “salt and pepper” of mixology) to the story of a punch bowl so big it was stirred by a boy in a rowboat.

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417

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Workman Publishing

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076117494X

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9780761174943

Twentieth-Century Pattern Design

By: Lesley Jackson

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Twentieth-Century Pattern Design

By: Lesley Jackson

Twentieth-Century Pattern Design combines photographs - including many newly published images - with soundly researched text, creating an essential resource for enthusiasts and historians of modern design. The book also serves as a creative sourcebook for students and designers, inspiring new flights of fancy in pattern design."--BOOK JACKET.

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Princeton Architectural Press

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1568983336

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9781568983332

Broadcasting Pluralism and Diversity

A Comparative Study of Policy and Regulation

By: Lesley Hitchens

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A Comparative Study of Policy and Regulation

By: Lesley Hitchens

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1847312810

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Media Law

Cases and Materials

By: E. M. Barendt,Lesley Hitchens

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Media Law

Cases and Materials

By: E. M. Barendt,Lesley Hitchens

This book differs from others on media law by emphasising the increasingly important regulatory and European aspects, giving less prominence to more traditional common law topics. The authors adopt a comparative approach, drawing upon material form the USA and commonwealth jurisdictions, as well as examining relevant aspects of Human Rights law.

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Pearson Education

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0582317193

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9780582317192

Book's by Lesley Hitchens

Broadcasting Pluralism and Diversity

Broadcasting Pluralism and Diversity

Media Law in Australia

Media Law in Australia

Mercury

Mercury

Agnostic

Agnostic

Bohemian Rhapsody

Bohemian Rhapsody

Sometimes You Have to Cross When It Says Don't Walk

Sometimes You Have to Cross When It Says Don't Walk

The 12 Bottle Bar

The 12 Bottle Bar

Twentieth-Century Pattern Design

Twentieth-Century Pattern Design

Broadcasting Pluralism and Diversity

Broadcasting Pluralism and Diversity

Media Law

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