Volume two provides an in-depth documentation of media practices in the genres of television, radio, print, and online. It explains important elements of the conception, operation, marketing, and production techniques of these media. The chapter on media history presents essential data on the history of print media, radio, television, online media, and film. Under the keyword media regulation, the authors give an overview of the media systems of the Federal Republic of Germany, EU member states, the USA, and selected Asian countries. Additionally, there is a comprehensive presentation on media usage in the Federal Republic of Germany.