Journalism in Britain: A Historical Introduction

Conboy, Martin

ISBN 10: 1847874959 / ISBN 13: 9781847874955

Published by SAGE Publications Ltd, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Journalism in Britain: A Historical Introduction
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1847874959
• ISBN 13: 9781847874955
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

A firm grasp of journalism′s development and contribution to social and political debates is a cornerstone of any media studies education. This book teaches students that essential historical literacy, providing a full overview of how changes in the ownership, emphasis, and technologies of journalism in Britain have been motivated by social, economic, and cultural shifts among readerships and markets.

Covering journalism′s enduring questions – political coverage, the influence of advertising, the sensationalization of news coverage, the popular market and the economic motives of the owners of newspapers – this book is a comprehensive, articulate, and rich account of how the mediascape of modern Britain has been shaped.

Journalism in Britain is core reading for students of journalism and media studies.

About the Author

Martin Conboy is a Reader in the Department of Journalism Studies at the University of Sheffield. He co-edits the book series Journalism Studies: Key Texts for SAGE.