Modern Newspaper Practice: A primer on the press (Journalism Media Manual) - Hardcover

Hodgson, F W

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1138159913 ISBN 13: 9781138159914

Publisher: Routledge, 2017

Synopsis

An introduction to all aspects of newspaper journalism and the journalist's world. The book examines in detail not only day-to-day practice but also the role of the editor and the reading public, and the running and printing of newspapers. Close attention in this new edition is paid to the effect of technological advance on news gathering, news and feature writing, page planning and design and the production, advertising and commercial side of newspapers.


This book is widely used on journalism and media-related courses, including degrees and those run by newspaper companies and the NCTJ, and the many training schemes abroad that look at British practice.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Modern Newspaper Practice is a one-volume introduction to all aspects of newspaper journalism and the journalist's world. It examines in detail not only the day-to-day practice, but also the role of the editor and the reading public, and the running and printing of newspapers. Close attention is paid to the effect of technological advance on news gathering, news and feature writing, page planning and design, the production, advertising and commercial side of newspapers, attitudes and work routines of journalists. In addition, the book devotes sections to the controversial, and sometimes neglected issues of chequebook journalism, bias and distortion, news management, legal restrictions and advertising influence. This book is widely used on journalism and media-related courses, including degrees and those run by newspaper companies and the NCTJ, and the many training schemes abroad that look at British practice.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1138159913
• ISBN 13: 9781138159914
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 238