Written mainly for the Media teacher new to radio, Clive Edwards has
produced an eloquent argument for the use of this neglected medium in
the classroom. Beginning with an overview of the history and development
of Public Service radio, the Teachers Guide goes on to look at the rise
of the commercial and local radio sector since the 1970s and the state
of the medium in Britain today with reference to all of the key concepts
of Media Studies. In an extended section on local and community radio,
the author provides case studies of stations together with a discussion
of the role of hospital, student and pirate radio. This Teacher's Guide
is best used in conjunction with Radio for Media Studies: Classroom
Resources.