Journalism in Britain - A Historical Introduction

Informationen zum Autor Martin Conboy is a Reader in the Department of Journalism Studies at the University of Sheffield. He co-edits the book series Journalism Studies: Key Texts for SAGE. Klappentext "What might have been a forbidding chronological slog is thoroughly enlivened by Conboy's thematic approach, shot through with passion and rigour in equal measure. This is a book written with a commitment to the importance of history for the present; it will undeniably cultivate the same commitment in its readers."- Chris Atton, Edinburgh Napier University"An authoritative and accessible introduction to the history of journalism. Excellent resource for undergraduates."- Philip Dixon, Southampton Solent University A firm grasp of journalism's development and contribution to social and political debates is a cornerstone of any media studies education. This book teaches students that essential historical literacy, providing a full overview of how changes in the ownership, emphasis and technologies of journalism in Britain have been motivated by social, economic and cultural shifts among readerships and markets. Covering journalism's enduring questions - political coverage, the influence of advertising, the sensationalization of news coverage, the popular market and the economic motives of the owners of newspapers - this book is a comprehensive, articulate and rich account of how the mediascape of modern Britain has been shaped. A fresh, cutting-edge account of the mediascape of modern Britain from a key name in journalism studies in the UK. Inhaltsverzeichnis Journalism and the Coming of Mass Markets The Impact of Broadcasting and the Public Sphere Patterns of Ownership and Control Women as Consumers and Producers of Journalism Technology and Journalism Styling the Century: Tabloid Journalism Journalism and Political Coverage Alternative Journalism Magazine Journalism: The Most Influential Genre Hacks or Heroes? Local Journalism Conclusion ...

Product details

• Authors: Martin Conboy, Conboy Martin
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.12.2010
• EAN: 9781847874948
• ISBN: 978-1-84787-494-8
• No. of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 184 mm x 229 mm x 19 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Communication science; Media Studies, History: specific events & topics, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Journalism, HISTORY / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Media & Communications, Press & journalism, United Kingdom, Great Britain, History: specific events and topics, News media and journalism, Media studies: Journalism