Local Journalism and Local Media: Making the Local News - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0415168023 ISBN 13: 9780415168021

Publisher: Routledge, 1998

Synopsis

The local media - local newspapers and radio, regional television, cable television and local news on the internet - represents a diverse and rapidly-changing sector of the British media landscape. Bringing together media academics, local journalists and other media professionals, this text presents a thorough, up-to-date and authoritative account of recent developments and future prospects for Britain's local newspapers, local media and local journalism.

Drawing on current research and relevant literature, the book covers:

*key developments in the local media scene
*the distinctive editorial format of local newspapers
*news sources and other sources available to local journalists
*recent developments in media policy
*online journalism
*ethics and regulations
*the impact of new technology.

Situating the study within the context of local, national and multi-national media networks, this unique text provides students with a well-written and wide-ranging assessment of all aspects of the local media in the UK and as such, will be a welcome addition to the current literature.

About this title

Review

'This inspiring collection... examin[es] contextual and practical matters at the forefront of a sector facing incessant challenges and change... There are many excellent chapters... the breadth and scope of subject matter, including fanzines and the alternative press, ensures this book is informative and provocative, and should inspire a wealth of much-needed research. It also provides essential context for anyone contemplating a career in journalism, a factor often sidelined in mainstream journalism training. - Sarah Niblock, Journalism Practice

Synopsis

The local media - local newspapers and radio, regional television, cable television and local news on the internet - represents a diverse and rapidly-changing sector of the British media landscape. Making the Local News brings together media academics, local journalists and other media professionals to provide a comprehensive account of recent developments and future prospects for Britain's local newspapers, local media and local journalism. The rontributors consider the distinctive editorial format of local newspapers - daily and weekly papers, free newspapers, and the alternative press - and situate the local press in the context of local, national and multi-national media networks. They assess the news sources and other resources which are available to local journalists, from public relations organisations to local news agencies. Making the Local New considers issues for local journalism such as ownership, training, the impact of new technology, industrial relations, ethics and regulation, and includes case studies of local press reporting of the 1997 General Election, race relations and economic news.

Richard Beamish The Newspaper Society, Peter Cole, University of Central Lancashire, Andrew Crisell, University of Sunderland, Rachel Eyre, Leicester University, Bob Fra

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415168023
• ISBN 13: 9780415168021
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 336
• Editor: Franklin Bob