World Press Encyclopedia: A Survey of Press Systems Worldwide Vol. 2

This comprehensive survey of press and electronic media now covers nearly 200 countries. Arranged alphabetically by country, entries begin with an overview of the background, economic framework and general characteristics of each countrys press. Entries then cover the number and type of media, press laws, censorship issues, state-press relations, news agencies, electronic news media, education and training in journalism and much more. This edition offers articles on 20 new countries and a focus on new media, including cable and Internet.