The Dynamics of News

Name: The Dynamics of News
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9780815377887
Price: 341.0 NZD
Availability: InStock

Journalism in the 21st-Century Media Milieu

By Richard M. Perloff

0.0 (0 reviews)

Summary

The Dynamics of News by Richard M. Perloff is a highly readable textbook that explores the complex world of contemporary news and its theoretical foundations. It offers a concept-guided tour through the changing landscape of news, covering classic theories, the history of American journalism, economic and social influences, and future trends. Drawing on journalism studies and sociology, the book uses examples from newspapers, broadcasts, and social media to provide an in-depth, critical understanding of news today.
Read More

Format: Hardback

$341⁰⁰

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 4-6 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

The Dynamics of News

$341⁰⁰

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

Ideal for students and scholars in journalism, communication, sociology, and politics, as well as inquisitive readers interested in understanding contemporary news and media ethics.

This new and highly readable textbook by Richard M. Perloff introduces students to the complex world of contemporary news and its theoretical underpinnings, engaging with debates and ethical quandaries.

Description

The book takes readers on a concept-guided tour of the contours, continuities, and changing features of news. It covers a huge breadth of topics including: the classic theories of what news should do, its colourful history in America and popular myths of news, the overarching forces involved in contemporary news gathering, critical economic determinants of news and social system influences, and innovative trends in the future of journalism. Drawing on scholarship in the fields of journalism studies and sociology of news, Perloff offers readers a critical, in-depth exploration of news filled with relevant examples from newspapers, newscasts, and social media.

Students of journalism, communication, sociology, politics, and related courses, as well as inquisitive scholars, will find this book’s intellectual focus enriching, the writing and examples engaging, and the thoroughness of its search of the contemporary media scene invigorating. Boxes summarising theory and key concepts help students to deepen their understanding of both what news is now and its future.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Critics praise The Dynamics of News as a "tour de force" and a "timely, lively, and thought-provoking analysis". It is recognised for synthesising multiple perspectives and offering a critical yet hopeful view of journalism's role and future. Reviewers highlight its insightful examination of news content, origins, flaws, and its importance within today’s complex information environment.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780815377887

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 September 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 12 Tables, black and white; 12 Line drawings, black and white; 17 Halftones, black and white

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 589g

Pages: 328

Collections

Education & Reference Non-Fiction Richard M. Perloff Science & Nature

About the Author

Richard M. Perloff, Professor of Communication, Political Science, and Psychology at Cleveland State University, is the author of well-regarded scholarly textbooks on political communication and persuasion. Perloff’s articles on communication theories, the hostile media effect and third-person-based perceptions of news have appeared in Communication Theory, Communication Research, and Mass Communication and Society. He was the recipient of the University of Amsterdam School of Communication Research McQuail Award for the Best Article Advancing Communication Theory, 2012–2013. He is the recipient of Ohio journalism awards, including 2018 and 2019 Press Club of Cleveland, Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards for Best in Ohio Essay Writing.

Also by Richard M. Perloff

View all

The Dynamics of Political Communication

By Richard M. Perloff

Hardback

$193⁰⁰

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
The Dynamics of Political Communication

By Richard M. Perloff

Paperback

$193⁰⁰

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks