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When News Was New
Contributor(s): Rantanen, Terhi (Author)
ISBN: 1405175524     ISBN-13: 9781405175524
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE:   $102.55  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: May 2009
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Annotation: "When News was New" investigates how news has re-invented itself at different historical moments--from medieval storytellers to 19th century telegraph news agencies to 21st century bloggers. Tracks the evolution of news through history Explores the regular reconstruction of news, the salability of news, and whether objectivity matters Provides an innovative approach to the history of news; clear, succinct writing; and effective use of photographs, maps, and tables which have strong appeal to the student reader Offers a new way of understanding news in our history and culture
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BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Media Studies
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Journalism
Dewey: 302.23
LCCN: 2008054075
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.9" W x 9.1" (0.85 lbs) 172 pages
 
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When News was New investigates how news has re-invented itself at different historical moments--from medieval storytellers to 19th century telegraph news agencies to 21st century bloggers.
  • Tracks the evolution of news through history
  • Explores the regular reconstruction of news, the salability of news, and whether objectivity matters
  • Provides an innovative approach to the history of news; clear, succinct writing; and effective use of photographs, maps, and tables which have strong appeal to the student reader
  • Offers a new way of understanding news in our history and culture