A collection of 16 articles gathered from people who are involved in community broadcasting contains material varying from the practical, technical accounts of community broadcasting to abstract and sometimes controversial philosophies. General subject areas include: (1) production techniques and formats; (2) radio and cable television programing facilities and technology; (3) community programing in the political process and structuring the time available; (4) understanding radio and television and its impact; (5) community councils, resources, activities and the formation of groups using media; (6) public participation; (7) the law; and (8) media as a mirror. (WCM)