Exploring the Maltese media landscape

Abstract

Exploring the Maltese Media Landscape is the first collection of studies carried out by fourteen leading Maltese academics wholly dedicated to the study of different aspects of the Maltese media scape. The book is divided into two sections. Section one discusses the symbiotic relationship between society and its media structures. The legal framework, the implications of the introduction of the Internet and the new frontiers for marketing are discussed. Different chapters analyse the role of political parties in broadcasting as well as the restructuring of the public service broadcasting. Section two delves into media content, such as satirical cartoons and media use, particularly the use made by children and the input of TV on language learning. The section particularly highlights media representations of gender, disability and youth and proposes strategies for change.