Business Journalism

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A Critical Political Economy Approach

By Ibrahim Seaga Shaw

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Business Journalism: A Critical Political Economy Approach critically examines the shortcomings of business journalists in balancing profit-driven motives with their duty to protect public interest. It applies historical and political economic perspectives to analyse how social responsibility has diminished in business journalism, particularly in holding political and corporate power accountable.

Author Ibrahim Seaga Shaw uses diverse case studies such as the Standard Oil and Enron scandals, corporate propaganda, financial crises, ethical challenges across developed and emerging BRICS economies, and the impact of digital media on journalism to explore these themes.

This book is an essential resource for students and scholars aiming to understand the failures and future possibilities of business journalism, while developing expertise in financial, economic, and business reporting within today’s globalised media landscape.
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Ideal for students, scholars, and educators in journalism, media studies, business, and economics, particularly those with an interest in critical approaches to financial and business reporting.

Business Journalism draws on historical and political economic perspectives to critically explore the failures of business journalists in striking the balance between the bottom line business model and their role in defending the public interest.

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Business Journalism: A Critical Political Economy Approach critically explores the failures of business journalists in striking the balance between the bottom line business model and their role in defending the public interest.

Drawing on historical and political economic perspectives and analysing these in relation to critical political economic theory, the book explores failures of business journalism through the dwindling of social responsibility in the business journalist’s role in holding political and corporate power to account.

Ibrahim Seaga Shaw draws on a diverse range of case studies, including:

investigative journalism in The Standard Oil and Enron Scandals
corporate propaganda in relation to business reporting
financial journalism and the global financial crises of the late-90s and 2008
public business journalism and subprime mortgage loans, horsemeat and bent iPhone 6 scandals
ethical challenges of business and journalism from developed to emerging BRICS economies
business or financial journalism? Modernity vs postmodernity, macroeconomics vs microeconomics
challenges of business journalism in the digital age

Business Journalism: A Critical Political Economy Approach is essential reading for students and scholars interested in understanding the historical failings and potential futures for business journalism and those wishing to develop specialist financial, economic and business reporting in today’s globalised media landscape.

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Experts praise the book for its unique philosophical context and global perspective. Jairo Lugo-Ocando highlights its appeal to academic markets beyond vocational journalism courses. Pam Luecke values its suitability for teaching courses on economic reporting. Victor Fung notes the book's usefulness in preparing students worldwide for careers in business journalism.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780415739078

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 July 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 3 Tables, black and white; 3 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

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Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 430g

Pages: 200

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About the Author

Ibrahim Seaga Shaw is Senior Lecturer in Media and Politics at Northumbria University in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. He is author of Human Rights Journalism (2012) and co-editor of Expanding Peace Journalism (2012). He is also co-editor of Communicating Differences (forthcoming 2016) and obtained his PhD from the Sorbonne. He has a background in journalism spanning 20 years, having worked in Sierra Leone, Britain and France.