News and Journalism in the UK by Brian Mcnair

News and Journalism in the UK by Brian Mcnair

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An introduction to the political, economic and regulatory environments of press and broadcast journalism in the UK. Surveying the industry in a period of radical economic and technological change, it examines the main trends in journalistic media since the 1980s and assesses the challenges and future of the industry in the new millennium.

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News and Journalism in the UK by Brian Mcnair

News and Journalism in the UK is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the political, economic and regulatory environments of press and broadcast journalism in Britain and Northern Ireland. Surveying the industry in a period of radical economic and technological change, Brian McNair examines the main trends in journalistic media in the last two decades and assesses the challenges and future of the industry in the new millennium. Integrating both academic and journalistic perspectives on journalism, topics addressed in this revised and updated edition include: *'tabloidization', Americanization and the supposed 'dumbing down' of journalistic standards *changing work patterns and the feminization of journalism *trends in media ownership and editorial allegiances *the impact of technological innovations such as digitalization, online media and 24 hour news *the implications of devolution for regional journalists.
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ISBN 13 9780415307062
ISBN 10 0415307066
Title News and Journalism in the UK
Author Brian Mcnair
Series Communication And Society
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2003-05-22
Number of pages 272
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