'Making the News' written by Prof Paschal Preston

Prof Paschal Preston, School of Communication

'Making the News', written by Prof Paschal Preston, School of Communications, DCU, examines journalism and news cultures in contemporary Europe and maps key trends in newsmaking practices over the past two decades.

'Making the News' moves beyond the tendency to focus on journalism and newsmaking practices within a single country. It draws on original, cross-national research to examine current journalism practices and related newsmaking cultures in 11 West, Central and East European countries. The background studies include in-depth interviews with almost 100 senior journalists and subsequent workshop discussions with relevant interest groups.

This book also addresses the growing role of online journalism, the internet and other digital media developments. Whilst interrogating naive techno-centric perspectives, 'Making the News' examines the interplay of professional, technical, organizational and other factors in shaping innovations in newsmaking practices across ‘new’ and ‘old’ news media sectors.

With its evidence from a wide range of European settings and multi-level perspective, 'Making the News' is an ideal text for students and professionals seeking an overview of key trends in journalism and contemporary news cultures.

Now available in Europe; Published in USA, December, 2008:
234x156: 185pp
Hb: 978-0-415-46188-7: £70.00
Pb: 978-0-415-46189-4: £19.99

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http://www.routledge.com/books/Making-the-News-isbn9780415461894