Collins, John
The Radio Handbook (Media Practice)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780367227388
- author:
- Collins, John
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 246
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 17.4 centimetres (0.45 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Media Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Radio Handbook provides a comprehensive guide to the medium of radio and the radio industry in the UK. It offers a thorough breakdown of the knowledge and skills needed to work within contemporary radio, using examples, case studies, and transcripts to examine key aspects such as music scheduling, news values, and phone-ins. This updated edition features new chapters on social media and podcasting, referencing the latest trends in audio practice, including smartphone technology, consolidation within commercial radio, and the debate about BBC funding. The book combines theory and practice, making it an ideal resource for students of radio, media, communications, and journalism. By reading this handbook, you'll gain a deeper understanding of radio production and be equipped with the skills to produce good radio yourself, as well as develop the knowledge needed to critically evaluate the medium.