Media Talk: Conversation Analysis and the Study of Broadcasting: Conversation analysis and the study of broadcasting - Softcover

Hutchby, Ian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0335209955 ISBN 13: 9780335209958

Publisher: Open University Press, 2005

Synopsis

Media Talk provides an accessible introduction to the analysis of the spoken word by examining linguistic and discursive aspects of broadcast media.

Beginning with the observation that talk is central to all genres of radio and television, Ian Hutchby examines the forms of speech used by broadcasters as their primary means of communicating with audiences. He looks at a range of media forms and genres, including televised audience debates, confrontational TV talk shows such as Oprah Winfrey and Ricki Lake, open-line talk radio shows, advice-giving broadcasts, news interviews and political panel discussions.

Hutchby argues that the study of talk provides insights into the very nature of mass communication, and invites the reader into further consideration of a range of important issues, such as the relationship between broadcasters and audiences, and the public role of media output.

The book not only describes the role of media talk but also provides detailed examples of analytical tools. It is key reading for students on courses in language and the media, media discourse, communication and cultural studies.

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About the Author

Ian Hutchby is Professor of Sociology at Brunel University. He is the author of Confrontation Talk (1996), Conversation Analysis (with Robin Wooffitt, 1998) and Conversation and Technology (2001); and editor (with Jo Moran-Ellis) of Children and Social Competence (1998) and Children, Technology and Culture (2001).

Edition details

• Publisher: Open University Press
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0335209955
• ISBN 13: 9780335209958
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 200