Making of Citizens - Young People, News and Politics

Zusatztext 'Buckingham links clear argument to empirical study in tracing the relationship between television and "young citizenship". His thoughtful and well-documented analysis valuably extends our sense of what is now at stake in debates about the "public" role of the media and of journalism.' - John Corner! University of Liverpool! UK'This book will be of interest to all involved in citizenship education and the broader social curriculum.' - Tony Breslin! Times Eduational Supplement'Illuminating reviews with young people and the issues are sharply formulated.' - The Sociological Review'Much to offer anyone interested in issues such as the tensions between: genre and audience; the style! form and content of news programmes; affective responses to! and reasoned analyses of! news coverage; and the roles of the media and schools in the political socialisation of young people.' - John Moss! The English and Media Magazine Informationen zum Autor David Buckingham is Reader in Education at the Institute of Education, University of London. He has conducted several major research projects on media education and on young people's relationships with electronic media. His previous books include Children Talking Television (Falmer Press, 1993), Cultural Studies Goes to School (Taylor and Francis, 1994) and Teaching Popular Culture (UCL Press, 1998). Zusammenfassung The Making of Citizens explores the impact of contemporary new programming on the young, asking why it is failing to capture the interest and attention of young viewers. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface and Acknowledgments 1. Turning off the News? 2. Beyond Political Socialization 3. Popularity, Post modernity and the Public Sphere 4. Creating Citizens: News, Pedagogy and Empowerment 5. Talking News, Talking Politics 6. Reading Interpretations: The US Study 7. Reading Interpretations: The UK Study 8. Conclusion: News, Education and Citizenship References Index...

Product details

• Authors: David Buckingham
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.02.2000
• EAN: 9780415214612
• ISBN: 978-0-415-21461-2
• No. of pages: 246
• Series: Media, Education and Culture
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Communication science; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Journalism, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Civics & Citizenship, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Communication Studies, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Media & Communications, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Entertainment, Press & journalism, Radio & television industry, Communication Studies, Civil rights & citizenship, News media and journalism, Film, TV and Radio industries, Civics and citizenship