A Dictionary of Journalism

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ISBN:

9780199646241

Publication date:

16/06/2014

Paperback

368 pages

196x129mm

Price: 1320.00 INR

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ISBN:

9780199646241

Publication date:

16/06/2014

Paperback

368 pages

Tony Harcup

An A-Z quick reference text focused on terms relevant to students of Journalism and Journalism Studies,Covers terminology relating to the practice, business, and technology of journalism, as well as its concepts and theories, organizations and institutions, publications, and key events,Related subjects that have an impact on journalism are also covered, such as law and sociology,Contains more than 200 relevant web links, accessible on a companion website and regularly updated

Rights:  OUP UK (INDIAN TERRITORY)

Tony Harcup

Description

A Dictionary of Journalism is an accessible and authoritative quick reference dictionary. It covers over 1,400 wide-ranging entries on the terms that are likely to be encountered by students of the subject, and aims to offer a broad, accessible point of reference on an ever-topical and constantly-changing field that affects everyone's knowledge and perception of the world.

Assuming little or no prior knowledge of the subject, it covers terminology relating to the practice, business, and technology of journalism, as well as its concepts and theories, organizations and institutions, publications, and key events. Related topic areas are covered where they impact on or offer explanations of journalism: for example in law, where legislation affects journalistic activity; and where sociological studies seek to aid the understanding of journalism. Appendices include a timeline of journalistic developments, contextualising the ever-evolving nature of journalism, as well as an index of significant individuals in the field.

It is an essential companion to all students taking courses in Journalism and Journalism Studies, as well as related subjects such as Communications Studies, Media Studies, and Television and Radio Production.


About the author

Tony Harcup, Senior Lecturer, University of Sheffield

Tony Harcup is Senior Lecturer at the Department of Journalism Studies, University of Sheffield.

Tony Harcup

Tony Harcup

Tony Harcup

Tony Harcup

Description

A Dictionary of Journalism is an accessible and authoritative quick reference dictionary. It covers over 1,400 wide-ranging entries on the terms that are likely to be encountered by students of the subject, and aims to offer a broad, accessible point of reference on an ever-topical and constantly-changing field that affects everyone's knowledge and perception of the world.

Assuming little or no prior knowledge of the subject, it covers terminology relating to the practice, business, and technology of journalism, as well as its concepts and theories, organizations and institutions, publications, and key events. Related topic areas are covered where they impact on or offer explanations of journalism: for example in law, where legislation affects journalistic activity; and where sociological studies seek to aid the understanding of journalism. Appendices include a timeline of journalistic developments, contextualising the ever-evolving nature of journalism, as well as an index of significant individuals in the field.

It is an essential companion to all students taking courses in Journalism and Journalism Studies, as well as related subjects such as Communications Studies, Media Studies, and Television and Radio Production.


About the author

Tony Harcup, Senior Lecturer, University of Sheffield

Tony Harcup is Senior Lecturer at the Department of Journalism Studies, University of Sheffield.