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This book studies journalism in Cyprus to understand how journalists negotiate their roles and responsibilities in conflict-affected societies. In Cyprus, journalism has navigated through the pressures and challenges of intercommunal and political tensions. The book outlines a historical context of the conflict, also known as the Cyprus problem and discusses the news media's involvement in it. However, the primary concern is journalists' perceptions of their professional roles and external forces affecting their work. It examines the impact of political, economic and organisational influences, media ownership and technological developments on their work through interviews conducted with journalists. It studies professional and ethical challenges journalists experience, especially when reporting intercommunal relations. Finally, it explores the impact of digital media on journalism and the public debate on the Cyprus problem.
List of contents
1. Introduction.- The Cyprus Problem and Journalism.- About the Book.- References.- 2. Understanding Journalism.- Journalistic Roles and Performance.- Digital Journalism.- Conflict, Peace and Journalism.- Patriotism and Journalism in Conflicts.- Peace and Journalism.- Peace Journalism.- Conflict, Peace and Journalism in Cyprus.- References.- 3. News Media and the Conflict in Cyprus.- Understanding the Cyprus Conflict.- The Establishment of the Republic of Cyprus.- After the Division.- The Cyprus Peace Process.- Media and the Cyprus Problem.- Broadcasting.- Media After the Division.- Journalism and Conflict in Cyprus.- Political Party Journalism.- Conclusion.- References.- 4. Journalistic Roles in Cyprus.- Professional Journalism in Cyprus.- Autonomy.- Professional Organisations.- Education.- Influences on Journalism.- The Cyprus Problem and Self-Censorship.- Turkey.- Political Forces.- Economic Forces.- Media Ownership.- Journalists' Role Perceptions.- Ethical Concerns.- Conclusion.- References.- 5. The Peace Process and Journalism in Cyprus.- Journalism in Divided Communities.- Asymmetry in the Flow of Information.- Interaction Between Journalists.- Patriotism.- Journalism and Peace Negotiations.- Negotiations.- Polarisation.- Commercial Pressures.- Journalists' Role in Reconciliation.- Conclusion.- References.- 6. Digital Journalism in Cyprus.- A Shift in Relations.- Digital Journalism.- Audience.- Sources.- Digital Media and the Cyprus Problem.- Peacebuilding and Social Media.- Journalism, Peacebuilding and Digital Media.- Ethical Concerns.- Conclusion.- References.- 7. Conclusion.- Conclusions.- The Way Forward.- References.
About the author
Sanem ¿ahin is a Senior Lecturer in the School of English and Journalism at the University of Lincoln, UK. Her research interests include peace and conflict reporting, journalistic roles, national identity and marginalised communities.
