Journalism in a Small Place: Making Caribbean News Relevant, Comprehensive and Independent

Author:   Juliette Storr
Publisher:   University of Calgary Press
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9781552388495


Pages:   294
Publication Date:   30 October 2016
Format:   Paperback
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Journalism in a Small Place explores the changes and challenges in journalism and communication in the Caribbean in the twenty-first century. Tracing the history of media in the English speaking Caribbean, this book provides insight into the development of these industries from their inception under British imperial rule to their current focus on advancing national development in the post-independence period. The influence of US media on media content and cultural tastes, and the lingering effects of colonialism on media are also investigated, drawing on globalization theories of hybridity. Interviews with journalists, editors, and media owners in English speaking Caribbean countries provide firsthand insight into the profession and practice of journalism in the region, highlighting the social and cultural context in which the media industries operate. Additionally, this book describes the current economic success of Caribbean journalism and the factors driving its new trends. It provides an overview of the current state of Caribbean journalism as it reflects on these questions: What is the purpose of journalism in small Caribbean countries? What are the challenges of practicing journalism in the Caribbean in the twenty-first century? What is the future of journalism in the Caribbean? In response, Storr develops a theoretical and practical response to concerns of professional ethics, responsible performance, and the training and education of journalists in the region. In doing so, Journalism in a Small Place elucidates the impact of journalism and communication on the social, political, economic and cultural aspects of Caribbean people's lived experiences, and journalism's power to promote and effect social change.

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Author:   Juliette Storr
Publisher:   University of Calgary Press
Imprint:   University of Calgary Press
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.20cm
Weight:   0.455kg
ISBN:  

9781552388495


ISBN 10:   1552388492
Pages:   294
Publication Date:   30 October 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Acronyms Acknowledgements Preface Part I Journalism and Media in the Caribbean Practicing Journalism in Small Places: National and Regional Implications Caribbean Journalism's Media Economy: Advancing Democracy and the Common good> Part II Caribbean Journalism: Comprehensive and Proportionate Caribbean Journalism: Relevant and Engaging Caribbean Journalism: Maintaining Independence The Future of Caribbean Journalism Notes Bibliography Index

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Storras roots in journalism are on display throughout the book. She is interested not only in the economic, technological, and political context of journalism in the Caribbean but in journalism practice, performance, training, and educationa| Her interviews show journalists aware of the challenges and struggling mightily to change them. The journalists are frank and forthright about their positiona| Ultimately, Storr leaves us with respect for the labours of Caribbean journalists and shows us the difficulty and dignity of doing aresponsible and effective journalisma in a small place. - Jack Lule, Journal of Communication


Author Information

Dr. Juliette Storr is an Associate Professor of Communication Arts & Sciences at Pennsylvania State University, Penn State Beaver Campus. Additionally, Storr has worked as both a broadcast journalist and newspaper reporter in the Bahamas.

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