I have just received David Holmes (2005). Communication Theory: Media, Technology and Society. London/Calif./New Delhi: SAGE. ISBN 0-7619-7070-3 (paperback). I haven' read it or used it yet, but the virtue of this text is that it integrates an account of theories of broadcast media with digital media. Along the way the author manages to introduce the reader to most positions in media theory. The text seems to be a bit thin on representation and minority groups. The author frequently cites original research. I think it matches your requirements pretty well. Best and thanks, Charlie -- Charlie Breindahl External Lecturer University of Copenhagen + IT University of Copenhagen Web: http://staff.hum.ku.dk/hitch/ Mobile: +45 51 92 15 98 E-mail: hitch@hum.ku.dk "For the modern Don Quixote, the windmills have been preprogrammed to turn into knights" - Janet H. Murray