{"title":"Stephen Harrington","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStephen Harrington\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the vibrant world of media and cultural expression through his insightful works. His titles, such as \u003cem\u003eAustralian TV News\u003c\/em\u003e, offer a thoughtful examination of the evolution and impact of broadcast journalism within the arts and culture landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a blend of sharp analysis and engaging storytelling, revealing the nuances of television as a cultural force. Harrington’s books appeal to those interested in media studies, cultural history, and the ways in which television shapes public understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"australian-tv-news-by-stephen-harrington-9781841507170","title":"Australian TV News","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis publication is the first to take the 'Infotainment' genre in Australia seriously. It is the only book about journalism to feature extended interviews with personalities such as Sunrise's David Koch and Melissa Doyle; The Chaser's Julian Morrow and Andrew Hansen; and The Panel's Rob Sitch and Tom Gleisner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAustralian TV News\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book to fully and properly examine what viewers of The Chaser and Sunrise have in common, and how these programmes have influenced our attitudes towards Australian politics in the media. \u003cem\u003eAustralian TV News\u003c\/em\u003e explores the important role of entertainment in Australian television news over the past decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough the use of textual analysis, industry interviews, and audience research, it argues that \"infotainment\" and satire are increasingly becoming significant methods of informing audiences about serious news issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe work examines the changing relationship between television news, politics, and everyday people, finding that these often humorous programmes are used by audiences as sources of political information and fact. This book challenges traditional assumptions about what form TV news should take and what functions it ought to serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47462629179628,"sku":"9781841507170","price":122.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781841507170-australian-tv-news.jpg?v=1775018696"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/stephen-harrington.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}