Governing European Communications: From Unification to Coordination

The communications sector in Europe, alongside related policy and regulatory frameworks, have all been subject to multiple changes in recent decades. Indeed, the complexity of these changes has often proved challenging even for specialists. In this light,Governing European Communications by Maria Michalis is a very timely and welcome text. It provides a succinct, cogent and welcome overview of key changes in the European communication services scene over recent decades. This text will be of great interest to researchers, teachers, and students in the field. — Paschal Preston, Dublin City University

Governing European Communications is an important contribution to the field. The author grounds her arguments in a detailed knowledge of the research literature and practical policy. A long historical perspective, the inclusion of both telecommunications and electronic media, and a comprehensive analytical framework are outstanding features that distinguish the book from others on the market. — Johannes M. Bauer, Michigan State University

This is an exceptional, thought-provoking book, indispensable for anyone interested in EU governance in the communications arena. — Helena Sousa, Universidade do Minho