Journalism: A Very Short Introduction by Ian Hargreaves (English) Paperback Book

Description: Journalism by Ian Hargreaves In this new edition of the Very Short Introduction to Journalism, Ian Hargreaves considers the role and place of journalism in our constantly evolving digital world. Exploring issues relating to privacy, democracy, the entertainment industry, and global social media, Hargreaves explores the shape and influence of journalism in years to come. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Journalism entered the twenty-first century caught in a paradox. The world had more journalism, across a wider range of media, than at any time since the birth of the western free press in the eighteenth century. Western journalists had found themselves under a cloud of suspicion: from politicians, philosophers, the general public, anti-globalization radicals, religious groups, and even from fellow journalists. Critics argued that the news industry had lost itsmoral bearings, focusing on high investment returns rather than reporting and analysing the political, economic, and social issues of the day.Journalism has a central and profoundimpact on our worldview; we find it everywhere from newspapers and television, to radio and the Internet. In the new edition of this thought-provoking and provocative Very Short Introduction, Ian Hargreaves examines the world of contemporary journalism. By looking not only at what journalism has been in the past, but also what it is becoming in the digital age, he examines the big issues relating to reportage, warfare, celebrity culture, privacy, and technologyworldwide.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead ina new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Notes 2nd edition of this lively and provocative exploration of the issues of contemporary journalism. Author Biography Ian Hargreaves has been Professor of Digital Economy at the University of Cardiff since 2010. From 2006-2008 he was Senior Partner at Ofcom and between 2008-2010 he was Director of Strategic Communications for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. He is heavily involved in the global debates surrounding intellectual property and copyright. Table of Contents Introduction: The power paradox1: Born free: a brief history of news media2: Big brother: journalism and the altered state3: The first casualty: journalists at war4: Star-struck: journalism as entertainment5: Up to a point, Lord Coppers: who owns journalists?6: Hacks v. flacks: journalism and public relations7: Murder is my meat: the ethics of journalism8: Digital: after the delugeFurther readingIndex Review `Review from previous edition Hargreaves has written a timely and disturbing account of journalism in peril.Martin Bell, The Times`Ian Hargreaves is a distinguished journalist and academic with a fine track record of editorial integrity and incisive thought.Chris Cramer, Director of News, CNN Promotional An essential resource on the state of journalism and the media in todays world. Long Description Journalism entered the twenty-first century caught in a paradox. The world had more journalism, across a wider range of media, than at any time since the birth of the western free press in the eighteenth century. Western journalists had found themselves under a cloud of suspicion: from politicians, philosophers, the general public, anti-globalization radicals, religious groups, and even from fellow journalists. Critics argued that the news industry had lost itsmoral bearings, focusing on high investment returns rather than reporting and analysing the political, economic, and social issues of the day.Journalism has a central and profoundimpact on our worldview; we find it everywhere from newspapers and television, to radio and the Internet. In the new edition of this thought-provoking and provocative Very Short Introduction, Ian Hargreaves examines the world of contemporary journalism. By looking not only at what journalism has been in the past, but also what it is becoming in the digital age, he examines the big issues relating to reportage, warfare, celebrity culture, privacy, and technologyworldwide.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead ina new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Review Text Review from previous edition Hargreaves has written a timely and disturbing account of journalism in peril.Martin Bell, The TimesIan Hargreaves is a distinguished journalist and academic with a fine track record of editorial integrity and incisive thought.Chris Cramer, Director of News, CNN Review Quote Review from previous edition: "Hargreaves has written a timely and disturbing account of journalism in peril." --Martin Bell, The Times Feature Explores all of the big issues affecting contemporary journalismConsiders the role journalism plays in an age of global, digital, and social mediaAssesses journalism as a method of entertainment and the ethical issues that raisesLooks at the issues surrounding copyright and intellectual propertyOffers a global perspective, including examples from around the worldPart of the bestselling Very Short Introductions series - over six million copies sold worldwide Details ISBN0199686874 Author Ian Hargreaves Pages 176 Year 2014 Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0199686874 ISBN-13 9780199686872 Format Paperback Media Book Subtitle A Very Short Introduction Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 070.4 Series Very Short Introductions Short Title JOURNALISM A VERY SHORT INTRO Language English Affiliation Professor of Digital Economy, School of Journalism, Media, and Cultural Studies, Cardiff University UK Release Date 2014-08-28 NZ Release Date 2014-08-28 Illustrations Approximately 19 black and white illustrations Publisher Oxford University Press Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Publication Date 2014-08-28 Imprint Oxford University Press Audience General AU Release Date 2014-09-19 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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