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In this new edition, 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.Tags
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A wonderful small book that introduces the history, tenements, and implications of the journalism industry. This was extremely well written and I am thoroughly impressed with the content, style, and poise of the text.
Recommended for everyone. A great introduction!
Recommended for everyone. A great introduction!
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Ian Hargreaves is Professor of Journalism at the School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies at Cardiff University. He is one of Britain's leading journalists and one of the very few to have held senior positions in newspapers, magazines, television and radio. He was Director of News and Current Affairs at the BBC, Deputy Editor of the show more Financial Times, Editor of the Independent, and Editor of the New Statesman show less
Series
Common Knowledge
- Canonical title
- Journalism: A Very Short Introduction
- First words
- Journalism entered the twenty-first century caught in a paradox of its own making.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)By the way, when Doug Harbrecht asked Matt Drudge to name his greatest mistake, he replied: 'ever doubting my ability'.
Classifications
- Genres
- Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 070.4 — Computer science, information & general works News media, journalism & publishing Documentary media, educational media, news media; journalism; publishing Journalism
- LCC
- PN4731 .H2968 — Language and Literature Literature (General) Literature (General) Journalism. The periodical press, etc.
- BISAC
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- 146
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- 223,593
- Reviews
- 1
- Rating
- (3.64)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 9
- ASINs
- 4
