Argues that the traditional centralized model of the public telecommunication networks is being undermined by a host of centrifugal forces, and that a new and open network concept is emerging that breaks down the dichotomy between the telecommunications sector and the rest of the economy. (JD)

Discusses the availability of research on the makeup of audiences for public television as well as the need for and uses of such data. The public television audience is characterized as generally the well-educated, affluent minority. (JMF)

Presents an annotated bibliography of 25 entries dealing with the history, development, and future of public broadcasting, including the role of the federal government and the educational function of the public broadcasting system. (JMF)

Analyzes the discourse of news programs on U.S. network television to show that, through a particular set of linguistic choices, major socioeconomic developments are ascribed to individuals, while politics and economics appear to function as logical entities in isolation from each other. (JD)

Examines the history of public television and decries the existing underrepresentation of minorities in decision-making positions and as local licensees as well as the lack of minority programing. (JMF)

This study of journalist, public, and legislator responses to televised sessions of the Florida legislature is part of a symposium on legislative and judicial communications. (CH)

Evaluates the Station Program Cooperative (SPC) of the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) instituted in 1974 to reduce network executive's power in public television programming by using local station program managers as consumer representatives. (MH)

Identifies criticisms of public television, including mismanagement, underwriting abuses, declining public service, and overcommercialization. Discusses trends in the areas of corporate underwriting, program distribution, and program production. (JMF)

Examines the content of public-access channel programming on a New York City cable system during a two year period. (MH)

Chronicles the development of public broadcasting from early attempts to develop noncommercial radio through organizations such as the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the Public Broadcasting Service. Discusses the need for federal support and the resulting conflicts. (JMF)

Discusses the capabilities of three qualitative television rating systems and possible application of resulting data by public television. (JMF)

Discusses the federal government's role in supporting and, therefore, influencing the policy-making processes of the public broadcasting industry. (JMF)

Discusses the problems of evaluating the ability of public television to perform a teaching role. (JMF)

Discusses the effects on public television of competition from cable television and video recorders. Outlines the need for public television to reevaluate and redefine its program service. (JMF)

Examines the impact of six years (1981-1987) of television deregulation by the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Contends that the FCC's rule deletions have altered economic relations among segments of the television industry and its users, and discusses effects on the future of "free" television. (MS)