Global Journalism Research: Theories, Methods, Findings, Future [Paperback]

Martin Löffelholz (Editor), David Weaver (Editor), Andreas Schwarz (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1405153326 | ISBN-13: 978-1405153324 | Publication Date: February 19, 2008 | Edition: 1

Global Journalism Research offers a diversity of theoretical and methodological approaches for studying journalists and journalism around the world. It charts the opportunities and challenges facing journalism research in an increasingly global field.

• Brings together an elite team of contributors to create a comprehensive overview of journalism research and its different approaches, methods, and paradigms around the world
  
• Examines the impact of developments in journalism that have resulted in it becoming an international phenomenon with global networks, no longer able to operate solely within national or cultural borders
  
• Considers the theoretical frameworks necessary for journalists to embrace recent economic, political, and cultural changes - impacting on our basic definitions of journalism
  
• Explores the issue of the increasingly blurring line between entertainment and news, as well as the formerly clear division between journalism, public relations and business communication
  
• Draws on examples of journalism research from Asia, Africa, Western and Eastern Europe, and North and Latin America

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The book is well grounded both in historiography and discursive analysis besides empiricism, which makes it quite unique and different from other books on research methodology. ... In addition to the lucid presentations of the editors themselves, the contributions from the other authors are highly impressive ... .A must-read for every academic and media practitioner." (Ecquid Novi: African Journalism Studies, Summer 2009)

"Comprising 22 essays by journalism scholars from around the world, this collection adds immeasurably to understanding how to create a global dimension for journalism research. Highly recommended." (CHOICE, October 2008)

"The authors challenge the field of journalism studies, proclaiming that too much of journalism studies has been descriptive rather than theoretical, and that it leans too heavily on other disciplines for its grounding. They hope to introduce new theoretical inquiry as well as new findings from global journalism research in Asia, Africa, North and Latin America. Löffelholz and Weaver maintain that the justification for the book is that understanding the individual, organizational, societal and extramedial influences upon journalism requires comparative research." (International Journal of Communication)

"Global Journalism Research maps the terrain of journalism studies. The book refines our thinking about approaches and methods of studying journalism and journalists in this decade and beyond. It is worthwhile reading to achieve a more complete and holistic understanding of the complex processes of contemporary journalism research." (Journalism Studies)

Review

"Presenting a rich swath of theoretical and methodological perspectives from scholars across the world, Global Journalism Research leads the advance into a new era of creative and expansive investigations."
Maxwell McCombs, University of Texas at Austin

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (February 19, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405153326
• ISBN-13: 978-1405153324
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 0.8 x 9.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,193,126 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)