`David Levy here offers an insider's view of why global convergence did not occur, and remains unlikely so to do in the foreseeable future... his analysis is written with admirable clarity despite the technical detail of much of the argument.' - Chris Marsden

Examining the broadcasting policy of the European Union, this book analyses EU desire to become a more central actor in the regulation of the communications sector and the extent to which technological change and globalisation are aiding these desires. Using the latest thinking to emerge from the EU in response to digital broadcasting, this text explores the economic, political and cultural importance of broadcasting.