Making Waves Behind Bars

The Prison Radio Association
1. Auflage 2018
ISBN: 978-1-5292-0336-3
Verlag: Bristol University Press

Buch, Englisch, 204 Seiten, Format (B × H): 130 mm x 201 mm, Gewicht: 318 g

Radio produced and broadcast behind prison walls is redefining traditional meanings of ‘public service broadcasting’ and disrupting traditional power structures within the prison system.

Focusing on one of the most interesting developments in UK prisons over the past 10 years, this book examines the early history of the Prison Radio Association and the formation of the first national radio station for prisoners.

Highlighting the enduring importance of social values in broadcasting this book shows how radio can be used as a powerful force for social change. It will be of interest to those involved in media, criminal justice and social activism.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bedford, Charlotte

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Kriminalsoziologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaften Medienwissenschaften

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction

Part I: A Framework For Understanding Prison Radio

'The Power of Radio': Radio and Social Change

‘Making Waves Behind Bars’: The Prison Context

‘Making a Difference’: Social Action and Enterprise

Part II: Prison Radio Association Case Studies

Rethinking Public Service Broadcasting: the PRA and the BBC

Transformative Prison Education: The Prison Radio Training Project

Changing the Prison Narrative: The PRA and News Media

Restorative Justice in Action: The Face to Face Documentary

Part III: Conclusions

Ten Years On: Global Themes in Prison Radio Development

Über Autor(innen)

Bedford, Charlotte
Charlotte Bedford is an alternative media researcher and practitioner with over 25 years’ experience of developing media projects alongside socially excluded communities. She is a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Adelaide specialising in radio and social change.