Journalism and Crime

Through a critical, transdisciplinary approach, Journalism and Crime offers a chronological interrogation of crime journalism from its first origins in 16th century print, to a transatlantic phenomenon in the 19th century, and through to the complex networked digital spheres of the current day.

List of contents

1 Introduction. 2. Early modern origins of crime news and journalism. 3. The 18th century carnivalesque crime conversation. 4. Rhetorical wars: Old guards, new radicals and the (de)criminalisation of the "lower orders". 5. From Newgate to New Journalism, via New York: Crime journalism as transatlantic phenomenon. 6. Tabloidism triumphant! 7. Neoliberal tabloidism and hypercriminality. 8. Conclusion: what's to be done?

About the author

Bethany Usher is Director of Education for postgraduate studies at the School of Arts and Culture at Newcastle University and a senior lecturer in journalism theory and practice. Prior to becoming an academic, Usher was a journalist, working as a staff correspondent for several national and regional newspapers, including as a crime correspondent.

Summary

Through a critical, transdisciplinary approach, Journalism and Crime offers a chronological interrogation of crime journalism from its first origins in 16th century print, to a transatlantic phenomenon in the 19th century, and through to the complex networked digital spheres of the current day.

Product details

• Authors: Bethany Usher, Bethany (Newcastle University Usher, Usher Bethany
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.09.2023
• EAN: 9781032022246
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3202224-6
• No. of pages: 292
• Series: Communication and Society
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Communication science; History, Media Studies, Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, Press & journalism, Humanities, Communication Studies, News media and journalism