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.

Table des matières

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?

A propos de l'auteur

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.

Résumé

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.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Bethany Usher, Bethany (Newcastle University Usher, Usher Bethany
• Edition: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 01.09.2023
• EAN: 9781032022246
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3202224-6
• Pages: 292
• Thème: Communication and Society
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Histoire; Sciences sociales, droit, économie > Médias, communication > Sciences de la communication; History, Media Studies, Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, Press & journalism, Humanities, Communication Studies, News media and journalism