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OverviewNews 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: the rise of online journalism and the impact of blogging on mainstream journalism the emergence of 24 hour news channels in the UK the role and impact of journalism, with reference to issues such as democracy, health scares and the war on terror trends in media ownership and editorial allegiances 'Tabloidisation', Americanisation and the supposed 'dumbing down' of journalistic standards the implications of devolution for regional journalists. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Brian McNair , Brian McNair (Queensland University of Technology, Australia)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Edition: 5th edition Volume: v. 4 Weight: 0.570kg ISBN: 9780415410717ISBN 10: 0415410711 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 20 February 2009 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education , Undergraduate Replaced By: 9781138775800 Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationBrian McNair is Professor of Journalism and Communication at the University of Strathclyde. He is the author of News and Journalism in the UK, Glasnost, Perestroika and the Soviet Union and Images of the Enemy. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |