December 19, 2024 online and February 27, 2025 in print

Challenges and Developments in Public Service Journalism

Edited by Alessandro D’Arma, Maria Michalis, Gregory Ferrell Lowe and Michael-Bernhard Zita

This volume, the 11th RIPE Reader, examines the role of public service journalism, as well as the opportunities and challenges of delivering it in today’s increasingly complex and competitive digital media environment.

January 23, 2025

Critical Communication: A Memoir

Vincent Mosco

This memoir, completed just before Vincent Mosco’s sudden death in February 2024, chronicles the last half century of research, activism and teaching in critical communication, technology and society from the perspective of one of its pioneering figures.

February 4, 2025

Media Pasts and Futures: Critical Reflections on 'Power Without Responsibility'

Edited by Des Freedman and Michael Klontzas

This collection of short essays from leading media scholars reflects on critical issues of media history, power, ownership, influence and impact. The book uses the acclaimed media title 'Power Without Responsibility' as a calling card, a cue to reflect on the limitations of the media in different countries and to advocate solutions aimed at stimulating more democratic forms of communications.