Media studies: journalism Books

In The ESPN Effect, leading sports media scholars examine ESPN and its impact on culture, sports journalism, audience, and the business of sports media. The final part of the book considers the future of ESPN, beginning with an interview with Chris...

A major feature of the HIV/AIDS crisis has been the dispute over intellectual property protection and medicines access. Weaving together contemporary media theory and interdisciplinary research with news analysis and interviews with journalists and civil...

Intercultural Communication as a Clash of Civilizations argues that Al-Jazeera is not an agent of globalization, as is widely argued, but a tool used by the Qatari government to advance its political as well as Islamist goals.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning...

In this current period of uncertainty and introspection in the media, New Journalisms not only focuses on new challenges facing journalism, but also seeks to capture a wide range of new practices that are being employed across a diversity of media. This...

In this readable, practical textbook Rich Martin explores the core principles and practices that beginning journalists need to produce work that informs and enlightens citizens hungry for accurate and trustworthy news.The textbook's 16 concise chapters...

Theoretically grounded and using quantitative data spanning more than 50 years together with qualitative research, this book examines investigative journalism's role in liberal democracies in the past and in the digital age. In its ideal form,...

This book provides a timely contribution to the extant literature from comprehensively and systematically conceptualizing "infodemic" and "post-truth" in the context of COVID-19.

Focusing on the 'how' and 'why' of digital reporting, this interactive textbook equips readers with all the skills they need to succeed in today's multimedia reporting landscape.

A comprehensive exploration of the history and development of journalism in China, 'The Journalism of China' offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Chinese media. With insights and analysis from renowned journalist Don Denham Patterson, this book...

Are you interested in a career in journalism or the newspaper business? This guide provides essential information on the various roles, skills, and opportunities available in this dynamic field. It also offers practical advice on how to get started,...

Dieses Buch von Emil Weller erforscht die Entwicklung der ersten Zeitungen in Deutschland und ihre Rolle in der deutschen Medienlandschaft der damaligen Zeit.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the...

Wilmer exposes the sensationalist and corrupt tendencies of the American press during the 19th century. He provides numerous examples and anecdotes to back up his claims. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of journalism in America. This...

In this account of the growth of newspapers in modern, industrial society, Helen Hughes traces the development of a mass audience through analysis of the origins of the human interest story in the popular ballads of an earlier day. She shows how such...

Bringing together both leading international scholars and emerging academic talent, Media Accountability in the Era of Post-Truth Politics maps the current state of media accountability in Europe and provides fresh perspectives for future developments in...

　Ranging from travel to wellbeing and fashion to food, Lifestyle Journalism explores a wide variety of subjects within a growing field.This edited collection examines the complex dynamics of the ever-evolving media environment of lifestyle journalism,...

This text examines the use of images in journalistic contexts and the manipulation of these images to accomplish varying objectives. It provides a framework for critical discussion among professionals, educators, students, and concerned consumers of...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

The Year that Defined American Journalism explores the succession of remarkable and decisive moments in American journalism during 1897 - a year of significant transition that helped redefine the profession and shape its modern contours. This defining...

In "Different Dispatches", David Humphries brings together in a new way a diverse group of well-known American writers of the inter-war period including: Willa Cather, Sherwood Anderson, Ernest Hemmingway, Zora Neale Hurston, James Agee and Robert Penn...

The rapid growth of online media has led to new complications in journalism ethics and practice. While traditional ethical principles may not fundamentally change when information is disseminated online, applying them across platforms has become more...

The Intertext series has been specifically designed to meet the needs of contemporary English Language Studies. The core book, Working with Texts, is the foundation text which provides an introduction to language analysis. It is complemented by a range...

This third edition of Kenneth Katzner's best-selling guide to languages is essential reading for language enthusiasts everywhere. Written with the non-specialist in mind, its user-friendly style and layout, delightful original passages, and exotic...

Closely examining how the news media reports economic and financial matters, this book equips students with solid methodological skills for reading and interpreting the news alongside a toolkit for best practice as an economic journalist. How to Read...

Drawing on innovations in the business of journalism, this book offers a comprehensive guide to using the human-centred design methods of product management to serve readers and bolster digital success in news organisations.

Beyond Journalistic Norms contests and challenges pre-established assumptions about a dominant type of journalism prevailing in different political, economic, and geographical contexts to posit the fluid, and dynamic nature of journalistic roles.The book...

Drawing upon a range of theoretical perspectives, including cultural studies, postcolonial theory, critical race studies, political economy and sociology, Journalism, Culture and Society examines journalism as a democratic necessity that often fails to...

This book explores the role of international news agencies and investigates whether they have been able to adapt to the contemporary media landscape following the disruption wrought by fake news, social media and an increasingly polarised public...

Resisting the News brings together unique insights from activists and alternative-media users to offer a distinctive perspective on the problems of journalism today-and how to fix them.Using critical-cultural theory and, in particular, the conceptual...

Do you know what 'verlan' or French 'backslang' is? Was President Mitterand 'câblé'? The French language is more than just a tool for communication; it has a crucial role to play in how native speakers of French think about the world and about...

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...

Basic TV Reporting is a practical, easy to read guide to the skills needed to become a successful television reporter - arguably the most demanding and glamorous job in journalism. The book describes the role in detail, how reporters fit into the...

Based on original and previously unseen written and sound archives and interviews with former and current radio producers and presenters, Public Issue Radio addresses the controversial question of the political leanings of current affairs programmes, and...

Great powers are not supposed to lose wars, so how do leaders explain military defeat when it happens? Media and the Politics of Failure analyzes the American experience in Vietnam and the Soviet experience in Afghanistan to draw larger conclusions about...

In The Press in the Arab Middle East, Ami Ayalon draws on a broad array of primary sources - a century of Arabic newspapers, biographies and memoirs of Arab journalists and politicians, and archival material - as well as a large body of published...

This volume comprises of a substantial selection of E.S. Dallas's journalism in The Times. This collection also includes a newly written introduction, a comprehensive listing of the articles he submitted to The Times, critical apparatus to contextualise...

Written by a long-time journalist, this guidebook offers practical advice on writing effective news stories. From gathering leads to conducting interviews to polishing final drafts, readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the skills needed to...

Questo saggio del 1831 di Fortunato Cavazzoni Pederzini, proposto dalla R. Accademia di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti di Modena, affronta il tema della stampa licenziosa. Dimostra con argomentazioni accurate i mali causati da questo tipo di stampa e fornisce...

Svea Nordisk Tidskrift För Vetenskap Och Konst is a Swedish language journal that covers a range of topics related to science and art. It features interesting articles and reviews that are well researched and thought-provoking.This work has been selected...

An insightful analysis of the role of the press in shaping public opinion and influencing world affairs, written by noted journalist and media scholar Robert W. Desmond. Drawing upon his extensive experience in the field, Desmond provides readers with a...

Adventures in Interviewing is a fascinating account of the art of interviewing, written by journalist and author Isaac Frederick Marcosson. From conversations with politicians and celebrities to more personal interviews, Marcosson shares his insights and...

Dieses Buch bietet eine umfassende Einführung in die Praxis des Journalismus, angefangen bei den Grundlagen des Schreibens bis hin zur politischen Berichterstattung und investigativen Recherche. Es ist ein unverzichtbares Handbuch für angehende...

Un livre sur l'histoire politique et littéraire de la presse en France. Le livre se concentre sur l'histoire de la presse depuis ses débuts jusqu'à l'époque de Louis Eugène Hatin. Le livre est une histoire fascinante de l'évolution de la presse française...

Discover the vast and varied world of American newspapers with this comprehensive directory, covering publications from across the United States. With detailed information on circulation, readership, and editorial content, this guide is an essential...

Designed as a comprehensive guide to all aspects of journalism, Alfred Baker's classic textbook offers practical advice and real-world examples to aspiring writers. From news reporting to feature writing, this essential text is the perfect resource for...