News and Journalism in the UK
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Author Description
'news And Journalism In The Uk' Is An Accessible & Comprehensive Introduction To The Political, Economic And Regulatory Environments Of Uk Press And Broadcast Journalism. It Examines The Main Trends In Journalistic Media In The Last Two Decades And Assesses The Future Of The Industry In The New Millennium. 1. Why Journalism Matters -- 2. Journalism's Social Role -- 3. Journalism And Its Critics, I -- The View From The Academy -- 4. Making News -- Approaches To The Sociology Of Journalism -- 5. Journalism And Its Critics, Ii -- Beyond The Academy -- 6. Print Journalism In The Uk -- 7. Broadcast Journalism In The Uk -- 8. Online Journalism In The Uk -- 9. The Regional Story -- 10. Conclusion. Brian Mcnair. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [192]-198) And Index.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the structural, political, and economic factors that define the landscape of journalism within the United Kingdom. Brian McNair, a recognized scholar in media and communication, utilizes a sociological framework to evaluate how journalistic practices have evolved over the last two decades. By analyzing both print and broadcast media, the text provides a comprehensive assessment of the industry's social role and its trajectory in the digital age.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of the political and regulatory environments governing UK media.
- Comparative study of print, broadcast, and online journalism platforms.
- Sociological approaches to understanding news production and media criticism.
- Historical overview of media trends spanning the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and academics frequently cite this work as a foundational text for students entering the field of media studies. Readers often note the clarity of the prose, which makes complex regulatory and economic concepts accessible to a broad audience.
Page Count:
207
Publication Date:
2008-01-01
Publisher:
Routledge
ISBN-10:
0203881419
ISBN-13:
9780203881415
Art
Non-Fiction
History
Politics
Journalism history
Communication
Media Studies
Journalism
