Local Journalism and Local Media: Making the Local News Contributor(s): Franklin, Bob (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415379547 ISBN-13: 9780415379540 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $54.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2006 Annotation: This new edition of "Making the Local News," first published in 1998, "The Local Media "will include: Coverage of the practice of journalism in local newspapers, radios, magazines, television and websites; Discussion of key developments in the local media scene such as the introduction of free urban newspapers such as "Metro," online editions of newspapers, and journalistic ethics; Increased coverage of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland; The content of local media - readers' letters, stories about "ordinary people," coverage of the congestion charge and local elections; Contributions from journalists, editors, media academics, regulators and policy makers. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Media Studies - Language Arts & Disciplines | Journalism - Language Arts & Disciplines | Communication Studies |
Dewey: 072 |
LCCN: 2006004793 |
Physical Information: 0.73" H x 6.29" W x 9.26" (1.10 lbs) 336 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The local media - local newspapers and radio, regional television, cable television and local news on the internet - represents a diverse and rapidly-changing sector of the British media landscape. Bringing together media academics, local journalists and other media professionals, this text presents a thorough, up-to-date and authoritative account of recent developments and future prospects for Britain's local newspapers, local media and local journalism. Drawing on current research and relevant literature, the book covers: *key developments in the local media scene Situating the study within the context of local, national and multi-national media networks, this unique text provides students with a well-written and wide-ranging assessment of all aspects of the local media in the UK and as such, will be a welcome addition to the current literature. |