This book identifies the exciting developments now taking place within and across European boundaries. Preface, Introduction, The European Agenda: Rhetoric and Reality, Comparing European Experiences, Italy: The Coming of Age of Media Studies, Communication Studies in Spain: An Individual Perspective, Theoretical and Vocational Training in Dutch-Speaking Belgium, Theory and Practice and Market Forces in Britain: A Case of Relative Autonomy, Communication and Media Studies in Sweden, Communication Science and Broadcasting in the Netherlands, Communication Knowledge and Communication Beliefs: Their Educational and Social Implications, Teaching Communication During an Accelerating Media Evolution: A Lifelong Learning Process?, Teaching and Linguistic Research on ''Communication and Media'', Theory and Practice in Media Education: Knowing Why and Knowing How, Communication and Media Education: A New Discipline in Europe?, Name and Subject Index.