Covering all principal media forms, print and electronic, on both sides of the border, Horgan shows how Irish history and politics have shaped the media of Ireland and, in turn, been shaped by them. 'It raises many valid questions ... The book will be a very useful textbook in universities' - Independent Newspapers'This is an excellent book' - Sunday Business Post'Well-written, well-researched and timely ... this book will become the standard work for some years, not just as a work of reference, but also as an agenda for researchers and students.' - Michael Foley, Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland'Provides an absorbing, well researched, well-written and well-paced overview of how Irish media has evolved (and devolved) since independence.' - Sunday Tribune'John Horgan has produced a valuable sourcebook for serious students and media browsers alike' - Sunday Independent'This book must be the starting point for anyone wishing to investigate the subject.' - Media Report