内容简介：
As federal funding wanes and support from corporations and wealthy patrons rises, public broadcasting's role as vox populi has come under threat. This volume examines public broadcasting's development, its present day operation, and its prospects for the future. Covering everything from globalization and the Internet, to key issues such as race and class, to specific subjects such as advertising, public access, and grassroots radio, it provides a fresh and original look at a vital component of our mass media.