Harcup Tony (Senior Lecturer Senior Lecturer University Of Sheffield) - A Dictionary Of Journalism - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
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.
Title: A Dictionary Of Journalism
Author(s): Harcup Tony (Senior Lecturer Senior Lecturer University Of Sheffield)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780199646241
Pages: 368 Pages
Publication Date: 7/8/2014
Series: Oxford Quick Reference
Category: Reportage & Collected Journalism